Atchison County Community High School is a public secondary school in Effingham, Kansas, United States, serving students in grades 7???2. It is operated by Atchison County USD 377 public school district. The school colors are orange and black. The average annual enrollment is approximately 325 students.
Serving 254 students in grades 7-12, Atchison County Community Jr/sr 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 15-19% (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 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Atchison County Community JR/SR High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Effingham, KS, covering approximately 360.9 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School's student population of 254 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Atchison County Community Jr/sr 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 Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School is 0.13, which is less 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
#1068 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School is ranked #1068 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atchison High School, Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School?
254 students attend Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School?
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School offer ?
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School part of?
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School is part of Atchison Co Comm Schools.
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