Serving 96 students in grades 6-12, Otis-bison Junior/senior 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School's student population of 96 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Otis-bison Junior/senior 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 Otis-bison Junior/senior High School is 0.33, 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
#1123 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otis-bison Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School is ranked #1123 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Otis-bison Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Otis-bison Junior/senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Otis-bison Junior/senior High School?
96 students attend Otis-bison Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Otis-bison Junior/senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otis-bison Junior/senior High School?
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Otis-bison Junior/senior High School offer ?
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Otis-bison Junior/senior High School part of?
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School is part of Otis-Bison School District.
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