Raytown High School's first graduating class was the class of 1907, composed of 12 graduates who had come from many rural school districts which had consolidated to become the Raytown C-2 School district in 1903. The school has expanded and been remodeled several times throughout the years. During the 1954-1955 school year, the school was so crowded that classes were held under the stadium, at the nearby bus barn, and in the cafeteria. Today, Raytown High School is known for outstanding academics and extracurricular programs.
The Raytown School District has been recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America presented by Springbuk®. The Raytown School District was selected as 36 out of 100 workplaces.
A team of students in the Raytown School District’s Challenge program, housed at Westridge Elementary, were selected as a top 20 finalist in Burns & McDonnell’s Battle of the Brains competition.
Raytown High School varsity boys swim team earned the title of Suburban White Division conference champions for the second year in a row, members of the team also qualified to compete in the Missouri State High School Activities Association State Boys Swimming and Diving Championships, Nov. 14-16, 2019 in St. Peters, Missouri.
Several high school and middle school students around the district were selected for All-District Band, All-District Honorable Mention Band, All-District Jazz Band, All-District Middle School Band, All-District Honorable Mention Middle School Band, All-District String Orchestra, and All-District Honorable Mention Middle School Orchestra.
