Dodge City High School vs. Garden City High School
Should I attend Dodge City High School or Garden City 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
Dodge City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Garden City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,045 students in grades 9-12, Dodge City 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 14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,983 students in grades 9-12, Garden City 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 9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,045 students
1,983 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
123 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1090 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1193 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
13%
Graduation Rate
91%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
519
657
Grade 10 Students
502
498
Grade 11 Students
488
451
Grade 12 Students
506
377
Ungraded Students
30
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
80%
71%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
16%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
11%