Smith Center High School is a public high school located in Smith Center, Kansas, United States. It is the sole high school operated by Smith Center USD 237 school district, and serves students of grades 7 to 12. The school colors are red and green and the mascot is the Redmen.
Serving 183 students in grades 7-12, Smith Center 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 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Smith Center Jr Sr High serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Smith Center, KS, encompassing approximately 598.2 square miles. The typical drive for students within this area is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 14.3 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest point being 20.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smith Center Jr Sr High School's student population of 183 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Smith Center 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 Smith Center Jr Sr High School is 0.19, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Redmen
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smith Center Jr Sr High School's ranking?
Smith Center 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 Smith Center Jr Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Smith Center Jr Sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Smith Center Jr Sr High School?
183 students attend Smith Center Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Smith Center Jr Sr High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smith Center Jr Sr High School?
Smith Center Jr Sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Smith Center Jr Sr High School offer ?
Smith Center Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Smith Center Jr Sr High School part of?
Smith Center Jr Sr High School is part of Smith Center School District.
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