Central Academy of Excellence (9-12)
Central Academy of Excellence
- NO Tuition
- Availability for 2021-2022
- Transportation provided
- Before and After-Care Available
Quick Facts
Our Mission

Central Academy of Excellence is committed to a culture of continuous improvement in which everyone is working to improve teaching and learning throughout the organization. We are committed to studying research and best practices, in order to provide a strong instructional program.
Points of Pride
- JROTC - We have a dynamic JROTC team. JROTC is a first class citizenship program that is dedicated to develop responsible students who upon graduation from high school are better prepared to be successful I college and careers.
- A+ program - Graduates who qualify may be eligible to receive financial assistance with tuition and fees to any public community college, vocational, or technical school in the state of Missouri, contingent upon continued funding by the Missouri Legislature.
- 20/20 Leadership Program - High School Seniors participate in an 18-month program to develop five crucial personal, professional and leadership traits in the focus areas of Education, Personal Development, Career Readiness and Community.
School Hours
- School Hours: 7:20 am - 2:20 pm
- Before Care Hours Start: Information not shared with SMKCS
- After Care Hours End: Information not shared with SMKCS
School Details
- Year Established: 1884
- Total Enrollment: 497
- Affiliation: KCPS-Neighborhood
- School Type: KCPS-Neighborhood
Tuition
- Tuition: NO Tuition
Our Demographics
Receive Special Ed Services
English Language Learners
Programs and Features
Specialized Programs
- Early College
Arts Programs
- Band
- Choir
Sports Programs
- Cheerleading (Girls)
- Cross Country (Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls)
- Football
- Swimming (Boys)
- Swimming (Girls)
- Track and Field (Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Wrestling (Boys)
Clubs + Activities
- Debate
- JROTC
- National Honor Society
- Robotics
- Science Olympiad
- Speech + Debate
Family Engagement
- N/A
Application Process
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
- Enrollment Open: Ongoing. More information is available here.
- Residence: Students must live within the KCPS boundaries.
How to Apply
Enroll online on the KCPS website
Applications for signature and neighborhood schools open on December 14, 2020
The initial round of applications deadline is February 15, 2021
The week of March 1st, initial seats will be offered, and parents will need to complete the registration form.
You can still apply after the deadline, seats will be offered at a later date.
Submit applications online or in person at the Board of Education building, 2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109. Applications CANNOT be submitted at schools.
Student Performance
Standardized Test Results
English
Math
Why It Matters
Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are scored (or graded) according to four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The number shown here is the percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced. When comparing scores between years, please remember that the test Missouri gives has changed several times.
Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.
In 2019, the average English score in Missouri was 48.7%; the average Math score was 41.9%, source
Attendance Rate 90/90
Why It Matters
Schools strive to have at least 90% of their students achieve a 90% attendance rate because kids learn best when they’re in school.
In 2019, 87.3% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.
Student Growth
English Language Arts
Floor
Why It Matters
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Mathematics
Floor
Why It Matters
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Student Retention Rate
Dropout Rate
Why It Matters
The dropout rate helps tell the story of the graduation rate because it takes into account students who take more than four years to graduate or who transferred to other schools.
In 2019, the average dropout rate in Missouri was 1.9%, source.
Graduation Rate
Why It Matters
The number of students who started at a school in 9th grade and graduate from that particular school four years later.
In 2019, the average graduation rate in Missouri was 89.64%, source.
ACT Scores
ACT Average Score
ACT Participation Rate
Why It Matters
The ACT is a standardized test that many students take before applying to college. This is the percentage of graduates who took the ACT and their average score. Students need a score of at least 18 in order to qualify for Missouri A+ Scholarships. Research shows that students who earn a 21 or higher have the best chance of earning grades C or higher in college.
In 2019, Missouri’s average ACT score was 20.6 and the percent of graduates who took the ACT was 76.69%, source