Baxter Springs High School vs. Riverton High School
Should I attend Baxter Springs High School or Riverton High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Riverton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 396 students in grades 7-12, Baxter Springs 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 20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 216 students in grades 9-12, Riverton 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
396 students
216 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#862 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#672 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30-39%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
68
-
Grade 8 Students
74
-
Grade 9 Students
58
57
Grade 10 Students
68
61
Grade 11 Students
75
50
Grade 12 Students
52
48
Ungraded Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
9%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
83%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
