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ENGAGE

KCPS Mentorship - 'You too can be a mentor!'
BECOME A MENTOR

Kansas City Public Schools has embraced a district-wide strategy to engage more students in school-based mentoring programs.

KCPS Partnerships - A community partner explains basketball strategies to after-school students.
BECOME A PARTNER

We love to identify, develop & manage partnerships that sponsor educational opportunities that benefit KCPS students, families, the surrounding community, and local organizations.

Parent Leadership - Superintendent Dr. Collier stands next to a woman smiling at the camera.
PARENT LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION

There are several parent leadership organizations our families can join to ensure they can stay engaged in the learning of their children and their community's children.

Carver Dual Language students plant trees with volunteers.
VOLUNTEER

From inside the classroom to outside of the four walls, find ways to lend a hand to our schools, students and staff!

WE ARE KCPS

Come check out KCPS By The Numbers

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14,725 Student Population
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
86.54% Graduation Rate
30+ Languages Spoken
100% Students qualifying for free meals