Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School

908 Tiger Road
Effingham, KS 66023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 258 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 29%). 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 11:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#1048 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
29%
15-19%
32%
20-24%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School is ranked #1048 out of 1,280 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 29% 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?
258 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, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 11:1, 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 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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