Serving 172 students in grades 7-12, Doniphan West Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School's student population of 172 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Doniphan West 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 Doniphan West Jr/sr High School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doniphan West Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School is ranked #713 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 Doniphan West Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Doniphan West Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Doniphan West Jr/sr High School?
172 students attend Doniphan West Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Doniphan West Jr/sr High School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doniphan West Jr/sr High School?
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Doniphan West Jr/sr High School offer ?
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Doniphan West Jr/sr High School part of?
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School is part of Doniphan West Schools School District.
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