Serving 245 students in grades 6-12, Republic County Jr./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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Republic County Jr./Sr. High School serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Belleville, KS, covering approximately 541.6 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Republic County Jr./sr. High School's student population of 245 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Republic County Jr./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 Republic County Jr./sr. High School is 0.26, 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
#721 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
86%
60%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Buffalo Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Republic County Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Republic County Jr./sr. High School is ranked #721 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Republic County Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Republic County Jr./sr. High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Republic County Jr./sr. High School?
245 students attend Republic County Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Republic County Jr./sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Republic County Jr./sr. High School?
Republic County Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Republic County Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Republic County Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Republic County Jr./sr. High School part of?
Republic County Jr./sr. High School is part of Republic County School District.
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