Serving 302 students in grades 9-12, Scott 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Scott City High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Scott City, KS, encompassing approximately 753.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scott City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Scott City High School's student population of 302 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Scott City 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 Scott City High School is 0.50, 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
#1114 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott City High School's ranking?
Scott City High School is ranked #1114 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Scott City High School often compared to?
Scott City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott City Lower Elementary School, Scott City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scott City High School?
The graduation rate of Scott City High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Scott City High School?
302 students attend Scott City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Scott City High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott City High School?
Scott City High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scott City High School offer ?
Scott City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott City High School part of?
Scott City High School is part of Scott County School District.
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