Serving 361 students in grades 9-12, Clearwater 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clearwater High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Clearwater school district, covering approximately 137.9 square miles in Clearwater, KS. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being about 6.6 miles, and the furthest edge located 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clearwater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Clearwater High School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clearwater 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 Clearwater High School is 0.24, 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
#733 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clearwater High School's ranking?
Clearwater High School is ranked #733 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Clearwater High School often compared to?
Clearwater High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearwater Elementary West, Maize Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clearwater High School?
The graduation rate of Clearwater High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Clearwater High School?
361 students attend Clearwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Clearwater High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clearwater High School?
Clearwater High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clearwater High School offer ?
Clearwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clearwater High School part of?
Clearwater High School is part of Clearwater School District.
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