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Atchison High School

1500 W. Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002

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Atchison High School serves 458 students in grades 9-12.

Atchison High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 458 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in KS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Atchison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Atchison High School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

458 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Atchison High School by grade.

School Rankings

Atchison High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Atchison High School is 0.42, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#1063 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Atchison High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Atchison High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Atchison High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Atchison High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

20%

Black

11%

White

75%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Atchison High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.42

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Atchison High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

87%

This chart display graduation rate of Atchison High School and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

41%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Atchison High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Atchison Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atchison High School's ranking?

Atchison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What schools are Atchison High School often compared to?

Atchison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central School, Atchison County Community Junior/Senior High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

What is the graduation rate of Atchison High School?

The graduation rate of Atchison High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 87%.

How many students attend Atchison High School?

458 students attend Atchison High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Atchison High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Atchison High School?

Atchison High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Atchison High School offer ?

Atchison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Atchison High School part of?

Atchison High School is part of Atchison Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5 6/29/2016

I went to Atchison high school in 1989 looking for class mates.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 458 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education