Dodge City High School is a public high school located in Dodge City, Kansas, United States, serving students in grades 9???2. The school is operated by Dodge City USD 443 school district. The current principal is Martha Mendoza - a graduate of DCHS.
Serving 2,178 students in grades 9-12, Dodge 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 13% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 2,178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dodge City High School's student population of 2,178 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Year Founded
1873
Colors
Red, Blue, Scarlet
School Calendar
School Motto
To prepare our students to be capable, contributing participants in a changing world.
School Rankings
Dodge 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 Dodge City High School is 0.31, 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
#1182 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
82%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
14%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Demon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dodge City High School's ranking?
Dodge City High School is ranked #1182 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Dodge City High School often compared to?
Dodge City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garden City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dodge City High School?
The graduation rate of Dodge City High School is 87%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dodge City High School?
2,178 students attend Dodge City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Dodge City High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dodge City High School?
Dodge City High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dodge City High School offer ?
Dodge City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dodge City High School part of?
Dodge City High School is part of Dodge City School District.
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