Arkansas City High School is a public high school in Arkansas City, Kansas, United States. It is operated by Arkansas City USD 470 school district. Similar to the nickname for the city, the high school is usually referred to as “Ark City”.
Serving 885 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 10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 885 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arkansas City High School's student population of 885 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
885 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Unity and Pride
School Rankings
Arkansas City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arkansas City High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1154 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
23%
Black
3%
7%
White
53%
60%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1154 out of 1,269 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arkansas City High School?
The graduation rate of Arkansas City High School is 76%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Arkansas City High School?
885 students attend Arkansas City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Arkansas City High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arkansas City High School?
Arkansas City High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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