Emporia High School
Tel:
(620)341-2365
- Emporia High School serves 1,465 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Emporia High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Emporia High School's student population of 1,465 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,465 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 87 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Emporia High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Emporia High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #1021 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 45% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.54 |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Emporia School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Emporia High School is Olpe Jr./sr. High School (11.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Emporia Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Emporia Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Emporia Emporia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 909 students
0.5 miles
2300 Graphic Arts Road
Emporia, KS 66801
(620)341-2335 0.5 6-8 909 - Emporia Village Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
0.6 miles
2302 W 15th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620)341-2282 0.6 PK-5 466 - Emporia Timmerman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 435 students
0.9 miles
2901 Timmerman Dr
Emporia, KS 66801
(620)341-2270 0.9 PK-5 435 - Emporia Walnut Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 313 students
1.8 miles
801 Grove Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620)341-2288 1.8 PK-5 313 - Emporia Riverside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 464 students
2.4 miles
327 S West St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620)341-2276 2.4 PK-5 464
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