Located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Kansas, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science was rated one of the best schools by U.S. News in 2020, ranking in the top 50 schools in the country and number one in Kansas.
Sumner Academy, home of the Sabres, draws its name from Charles Sumner. This famed abolitionist senator from Massachusetts received severe injuries from a fellow congressman following his emotional anti-slavery speech given in the senate.
Serving students from eighth to twelfth grades, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that fosters a culture of global thinking, so students graduate from Sumner with a unique vision and perspective. The curriculum at Sumner for juniors and seniors is comparable to college-level coursework, and students can receive college credit by passing IB exams.
Students can find quite a bit more at Sumner Academy than at other stellar academies. Given its full array of sports, students have the opportunity to participate in soccer, tennis, football, volleyball, and more. Aside from athletics, Sumner Academy offers students a wide variety of clubs and extracurricular activities including band, theater, choir, and robotics.
Boasting a graduation rate far above the district average, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is the ideal school for students seeking an enriching and rigorous education.
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 8-12
1610 N 8th St,
Kansas City, KS
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A
B+
A
B+
C+
B+
B+
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
18.1%
State Average
34.2%
Science
20.4%
State Average
40%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
560:1
Student Diversity
Female
58%
Male
42%
Hispanic
56%
Black
18.1%
White
12.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.1%
Two or more races
4.3%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#3
Best College Prep Public HS in Kansas
#3
Niche Standout HS in Kansas City
#8
Best Public HS in Kansas
Specialty School Programs
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Kansas
582 Students
Kansas State University
536 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City
527 Students
Wichita State University
329 Students
Emporia State University
285 Students
Baker University
283 Students
Pittsburg State University
216 Students
Kansas City Kansas Community College
214 Students
Rockhurst University
208 Students
University of Missouri
181 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
149 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
122 Students
Psychology
109 Students
Nursing
105 Students
Biology
96 Students
Computer Science
63 Students
Architecture
61 Students
Criminology
42 Students
Education
40 Students
Engineering
39 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/18/2024
Ive been going to Sumner for 5 years so I have seen the ups and down but overall it's a good school and it will help you get where you need to be after highschool with the classes and they also have college classes that will help you if you want to experience more of what it will be like in college.
6/7/2024
Sumner Academy is a very education-based and focuses a lot of time and resources on making sure students do their best on testing to help better our community ut could use better mental health resources
7/15/2023
Sumner Academy is a great school to attend for high school students in Kansas City, Kansas. It offers tough classes to those willing to challenge it. Opening opportunities for young brilliant kids. Although, in recent years I feel there is a decline in the pursuit of further education in students. I feel no driving force from many students who recently attended the school. It is my belief no changes are made, and the mindset of students to progress will decline each year.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/26/2017
I received a phenomenal education at Sumner Academy. I was far better prepared for college than most people I met in my first year of school. Would send my own children here in a heartbeat. People complaining about the age of the building should find something better to do...your kids are not being...
7/30/2016
The academics and the teachers get an A. However, there are so many roaches throughout the entire building that the students began referring to them as pets. There is an awful sewage smell on the third floor and the ladies rooms are filthy. My student has to refrain from using their bathrooms until...
2/6/2014
It is definitely harder than other schools. But something that you need to keep in mind is it is a college PREPARATORY school. If you can't make it here how do you expect to make it in college??? The work load is a little bit more demanding but there is a much better environment. There are almost no...
1/23/2014
i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i dont know... yeah... my school is fuckery .-.
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$146,724
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
50%
Household Income
$51,807
% of College Grads
10.3%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
1,225 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
55.9%
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