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Riley County High School

12451 Fairview Church Road
Riley, KS 66531

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Riley County High School serves 204 students in grades 9-12.

Riley County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 204 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riley County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Riley County High School's student population of 204 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

204 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Riley County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Riley County High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#704 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Riley County High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-39%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riley County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-29%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riley County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Riley County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

20%

Black

White

86%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Riley County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.26

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Riley County High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥90%

87%

This chart display graduation rate of Riley County High School and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

21%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riley County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Riley County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riley County High School's ranking?

Riley County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What schools are Riley County High School often compared to?

Riley County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manhattan High School West/east Campus, Blue Valley High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

What is the graduation rate of Riley County High School?

The graduation rate of Riley County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 87%.

How many students attend Riley County High School?

204 students attend Riley County High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Riley County High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Riley County High School?

Riley County High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Riley County High School offer ?

Riley County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Riley County High School part of?

Riley County High School is part of Riley County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 204 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education