Serving 81 students in grades 6-12, Otis-bison Junior/senior 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Otis school district, encompassing approximately 338.6 square miles around the city of Otis, KS. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School's student population of 81 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Otis-bison Junior/senior 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 Otis-bison Junior/senior High School is 0.32, 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
#1054 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 14-year historical data
White
82%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otis-bison Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School is ranked #1054 out of 1,269 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Otis-bison Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Otis-bison Junior/senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Otis-bison Junior/senior High School?
81 students attend Otis-bison Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Otis-bison Junior/senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otis-bison Junior/senior High School?
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Otis-bison Junior/senior High School offer ?
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otis-bison Junior/senior High School part of?
Otis-bison Junior/senior High School is part of Otis-Bison School District.
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