Derby High School vs. East High School
Should I attend Derby High School or East 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
Derby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Graduation Rate
East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,136 students in grades 9-12, Derby 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 17% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,237 students in grades 8-12, East 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 17% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
2,136 students
2,237 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
143 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1041 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#980 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
558
621
Grade 10 Students
526
567
Grade 11 Students
523
562
Grade 12 Students
529
487
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
15%
36%
% Black
5%
19%
% White
67%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%