Guadalupe Centers, High School

Public Charter • 9-12

Our Mission

Guadalupe Centers will empower students to success in college and in their chosen professions and will prepare them to be productive members in the community.

Tuition: NO Tuition

Transportation provided

After-Care only

Participating SchoolAppKC School

Points of Pride

We have a rigorous college preparatory curriculum including Advanced Placement course, Dual Credit, and Dual enrollment courses.

We are 1 out of 240 schools nationwide selected to implement an Early College High School model which provides the opportunity for students to earn up to 60 college credits from the University of Missouri-KC, Penn Valley Community College, and Manual Career and Technical Center.

In 2013, we received the Charter School of the Year Award from the Missouri Charter Public School Association.

School Details

Year Established: 1999

Total Enrollment: 422

School Type: Public Charter

Sponsor: Missouri Charter Public School Commission

School Hours: 8:50 am - 3:55 pm

Tuition

Tuition: NO Tuition

Demographics

Feeder Schools

10%

Receive Special Ed Services

59%

English Language Learners

Specialized Programs

Early College

Arts Programs

Band
Drum/Percussion
Instrumental Music
Mariachi
Painting
Visual Arts

Sports Programs

Baseball
Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
Cross Country (Boys)
Cross Country (Girls)
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Volleyball (Boys)
Volleyball (Girls)
Wrestling (Boys)
Wrestling (Girls)

Clubs & Activities

Chess Club
Spirit Squad

Social Services

BackSnack Program
Interpreters
Learning Support Specialists
School Breakfast
School Counselor
School Lunch
School Nurse
Social Worker
Therapist

Family Engagement

Evening Family Events
Parent-Teacher Conferences

Application Details

Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.

Application Open: November 12, 2022

Application Close: March 1, 2023

Offer Date: March 6, 2023

Residence:

Students must live within the KCPS boundaries.

How to Apply

Guadalupe Centers High School is one of the Kansas City schools working together to simplify their initial application process into one easy form – SchoolAppKC – that you can fill out on any electronic device.

Note: If they do not have space, you may choose to remain on their waiting list.

Admission Preferences

Siblings

Apply to Guadalupe Centers

Apply: http://www.schoolappkc.org

Enrollment Requirements

Completed application
Birth Certificate
Current Immunization Record or Religious Exemption Statement
Most recent report card/transcript (not required for kindergarten applicants)

Public schools also require:

Proof of Address (also called “Proof of Residency”)
Parent or guardian photo ID

Standardized Test Results

English

* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.

Math

* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.

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

57%

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 Outcomes

* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.