Arkansas City High School

1200 W Radio Lane
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 816 students in grades 9-12, Arkansas City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 816 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arkansas City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Arkansas City High School's student population of 816 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
816 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Arkansas City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arkansas City High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#1094 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
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20-24%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
30%
21%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
57%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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0.58
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75-79%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arkansas City High School's ranking?
Arkansas City High School is ranked #1094 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Arkansas City High School often compared to?
Arkansas City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winfield High School, Dexter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arkansas City High School?
The graduation rate of Arkansas City High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Arkansas City High School?
816 students attend Arkansas City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Arkansas City High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arkansas City High School?
Arkansas City High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arkansas City High School offer ?
Arkansas City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arkansas City High School part of?
Arkansas City High School is part of Arkansas City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 816 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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