Serving 1,200 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kansas Connections Academy 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 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,200 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kansas Connections Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Newton, KS, covering approximately 377.8 square miles, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 12.6 miles, extending up to 27.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kansas Connections Academy's student population of 1,200 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
1,200 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kansas Connections Academy 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 Kansas Connections Academy is 0.51, 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
#710 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
24.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-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 Kansas Connections Academy's ranking?
Kansas Connections Academy is ranked #710 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Kansas Connections Academy often compared to?
Kansas Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhart High School, Lawrence Virtual School, Point Rock Alternative Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kansas Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Kansas Connections Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kansas Connections Academy?
1,200 students attend Kansas Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Kansas Connections Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kansas Connections Academy?
Kansas Connections Academy has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kansas Connections Academy offer ?
Kansas Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Kansas Connections Academy part of?
Kansas Connections Academy is part of Elkhart School District.
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