About Us

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VISION

Reaching beyond success to develop individuals of character

MISSION

Kearney School District is committed to providing exemplary educational experiences in a safe and supportive learning environment where all students discover their gifts, find their voice, and develop into strong citizens for tomorrow.

VALUES

  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Future Readiness
  • Student Focus
  • Resilience

OUR PEOPLE

Staff

  • Total Staff: 525
  • Professional Staff Average Experience: 15 Years
  • KSD Staff with Advanced Degrees: 76%
  • Student-to-Staff Ratio: 17:1

Students

  • Total Student Enrollment: 3500
  • Graduation Rate: 96.7%
  • Average Composite ACT: 22
  • ELA: First Among Peer Districts
  • Science: First Among Peer Districts
  • Math: Second Among Peer Districts

OUR PLACES

Community

KSD is located in a vibrant, supportive and growing suburban community in the Kansas City metropolitan region. Many of our parents/guardians work in professional and trade careers in the region. They are productively active and engaged in the education of their children.

Schools

  • 1 Early Education Center
  • 4 Elementary Schools
  • 1 Project Based Learning School (Grades 3-5)
  • 1 Middle School (Grades 6-7)
  • 1 Junior High School (Grades 8-9)
  • 1 High School (Grades 10-12)

OUR POINTS OF PRIDE

  • Top 8% of Districts in Missouri on MSIP6
  • KHS ranked in Top 4% of Schools in Missouri by U.S. News & World Report
  • KHS Graduates who Enter A 4-Year, 2-Year or Technical College: 80%
  • 2022 Boys High School Track & Field and Softball State Champions
  • 2022 Undefeated Football Regular Season
  • 2023 Girls High School Wrestling State Champions
  • 2023 High School Dance Team State Champions
  • In-District Daycare for KSD Staff