The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 85%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (09-10)
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥95%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)3%
16%
Black
(09-10)3%
8%
White
(09-10)93%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
18%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% KS state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% KS state average).
How many students attend Howard West Elk Junior Senior High School?
160 students attend Howard West Elk Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Howard West Elk Junior Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Howard West Elk Junior Senior High School offer ?
Howard West Elk Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Howard West Elk Junior Senior High School part of?
Howard West Elk Junior Senior High School is part of West Elk School District.
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