Serving 1,421 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kansas Connections Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,421 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kansas Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kansas Connections Academy's student population of 1,421 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 69% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Kansas Connections Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kansas Connections Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 1264 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
5%
6%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kansas Connections Academy's ranking?
Kansas Connections Academy is ranked #285 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Kansas Connections Academy often compared to?
Kansas Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhart High School, Point Rock Alternative, Lawrence Virtual School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kansas Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Kansas Connections Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kansas Connections Academy?
1,421 students attend Kansas Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Kansas Connections Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kansas Connections Academy?
Kansas Connections Academy has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kansas Connections Academy offer ?
Kansas Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kansas Connections Academy part of?
Kansas Connections Academy is part of Elkhart School District.
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