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Independence School District

Van Horn High

Independnce, Missouri

1,047 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(816)521-5360School Website

1,047

Students

17.3:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg ACT Score

18

C+

out of 36
Below Avg
AP Courses

7

B

courses offered
Average
AP Enrollment

11%

C

of students
Average
Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

B

students per teacher
Average
This Week at Van Horn High – July 29, 2026

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Van Horn High

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Van Horn High.

National Tests

August 7, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

August 11, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

August 14, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline
+63 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

September 14, 2026 – December 18, 2026

MAP-Alternate Assessment — MAP-A

Testing window
MO

February 1, 2027 – May 21, 2027

MAP-Alternate Assessment — MAP-A

Testing window
MO
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School Details
Address

1109 S Arlington Ave, Independnce, MO 64053

Phone

(816)521-5360

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District

Independence School District

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