Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 861 middle and high school students from grades 8-12
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2003
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1610 N 8th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Magnet School
School District Details
- Kansas City School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,832
- Graduation Rate: 53.5%
- Dropout Rate: 4.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 18.3
- Enrolled Students: 20,494
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 861
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 52.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 349 (40.5%)
- Females: 512 (59.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 132 (15.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 410 (47.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 542 (63.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 389 | 45.2% |
| Asian | 57 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 26.6% |
| White | 182 | 21.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Grade | 188 | 21.8% |
| 9th Grade | 217 | 25.2% |
| 10th Grade | 177 | 20.6% |
| 11th Grade | 135 | 15.7% |
| 12th Grade | 144 | 16.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 27%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:73%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $46,958
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,602 | 20% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,047 | 80% |
Source: KS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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