Ottawa High School is a public high school located in Ottawa, Kansas, operated by Ottawa USD 290 public school district, serving students in grades 9-12. Its athletic teams, known as the Cyclones, compete in the Frontier Athletic League.
Serving 681 students in grades 6-12, Ottawa Sr 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 681 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ottawa Sr High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Ottawa, KS, encompassing approximately 117.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ottawa Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ottawa Sr High School's student population of 681 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1917
School Motto
Home of the Cyclones
School Rankings
Ottawa Sr 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 Ottawa Sr High School is 0.31, 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
#1109 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
Cyclones
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ottawa Sr High School's ranking?
Ottawa Sr High School is ranked #1109 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Ottawa Sr High School often compared to?
Ottawa Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Franklin High School, Anderson County Jr/sr High School, Paola High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ottawa Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Ottawa Sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ottawa Sr High School?
681 students attend Ottawa Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ottawa Sr High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ottawa Sr High School?
Ottawa Sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ottawa Sr High School offer ?
Ottawa Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ottawa Sr High School part of?
Ottawa Sr High School is part of Ottawa School District.
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