The Plaza Academy provides individualized academic, therapeutic, and civic education in an ownership-based environment that empowers our non-traditional learners to graduate high school and become successful young adults.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Plaza Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
All
Year Founded
1974
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
8 students
List of Courses Offered
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on the family income, however we do contract with school districts if your current school is not meeting your child\'s needs.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer is a great opportunity to recover credits to graduate on time - or early!
Admissions Director
Ward Worley
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Anime Club, Chess Club, Gardening
Arts and Music Programs:
Graphic Design, Music - in our full recording studio, Photography, Textiles, Visual Art
Anime Club, Chess Club, Gardening
Arts and Music Programs:
Graphic Design, Music - in our full recording studio, Photography, Textiles, Visual Art
School Notes
- http://www.plazaacademy.org/what-we-do.html
- The Plaza Academy is a school in which our staff, students, and parents work together to achieve academic, social, and familial success for teenagers who have been unsuccessful at traditional schools. We offer rigorous college preparatory academics in an environment that encourages critical and creative thinking through both verbal and written expression. The Plaza Academy designs curricula to meet the needs of teenagers and their families as we prepare students for college and other post-high school environments. Our civic education model and therapeutic curriculum teaches our students to take control and have ownership over their own livelihood. The Plaza Academy prepares our non-traditional learners for their type of adult success whether they matriculate to college and/or enter the workforce directly to begin providing for themselves.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Plaza Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, The Plaza Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is The Plaza Academy's ranking?
The Plaza Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The Plaza Academy?
The application deadline for The Plaza Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Plaza Academy located?
The Plaza Academy is located in the Old Westport neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other private schools located in Old Westport.
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