School Profile
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Facts
Kirkwood High School students enjoy a rich tradition of academic excellence and a strong commitment to the arts as well as a history of athletic success. To be a student at Kirkwood High School is to exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the field, court, stage or in the community.
Characteristics
- Grades 9-12
- First Graduating Class: 1897, 10 students
- Student/teacher ratio: 19:1
- Rate of Attendance 92.9%
2009-10 Profile
- Total Enrollment: 1,677
- May Graduates: 423, 95%
- Valedictorians (4.23) 3
- Salutatorian (4.22) 1
- High Scholars (3.0 & Above) 227
- Gold K Scholars (3.5 & above) 135
- Exemplary Scholars (4.0 & above) 34
- National Merit Commended 6
- National Merit Semi-finalist 1
- National Merit Finalist 2
- Composite ACT Score 23.6
Faculty
- Average years of experience 13.6 Years
- Teachers with Advanced Degrees – 90%
- Expenditure per pupil $11,636
