Students currently in 7th through 9th grade in the Kansas City Kansas School District have the opportunity to apply for admissions in the Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences now through Jan. 31.

The selective-admissions school provides rigorous academic training, including the International Baccalaureate program, and is regularly ranked among the top high schools in Kansas and the United States.

Prospective students have to meet academic, attendance, and behavioral criteria for admission. Specifics of the criteria and a link to the admissions form can be found at the school’s website.