Serving 399 students in grades 9-12, Parsons 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 25-29% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parsons Sr High's attendance zone serves the entire Parsons, KS school district, covering approximately 52.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parsons Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Parsons Sr High School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Parsons 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 Parsons Sr High School is 0.60, which is more 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
#893 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)
25-29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
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
90-94%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parsons Sr High School's ranking?
Parsons Sr High School is ranked #893 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Parsons Sr High School often compared to?
Parsons Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Labette County 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parsons Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Parsons Sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Parsons Sr High School?
399 students attend Parsons Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Parsons Sr High School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parsons Sr High School?
Parsons Sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parsons Sr High School offer ?
Parsons Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parsons Sr High School part of?
Parsons Sr High School is part of Parsons School District.
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