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Solomon High School

409 N. Pine
Solomon, KS 67480

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Solomon High School serves 98 students in grades 9-12.

Solomon High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

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

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 98 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Solomon High School's student population of 98 students has declined by 36% over five school years.

The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

98 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Solomon High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Solomon High School by grade.

School Rankings

Solomon High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Solomon High School is 0.27, 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

#766 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

≤20%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Solomon 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)

(20-21)

21-39%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Solomon 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

8:1

13:1

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

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

20%

Black

White

85%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Solomon 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

0.27

0.56

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

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

≥80%

87%

This chart display graduation rate of Solomon 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

32%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Solomon 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

Solomon School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solomon High School's ranking?

Solomon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

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

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

What is the graduation rate of Solomon High School?

The graduation rate of Solomon High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 87%.

How many students attend Solomon High School?

98 students attend Solomon High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Solomon High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Solomon High School?

Solomon High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Solomon High School offer ?

Solomon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Solomon High School part of?

Solomon High School is part of Solomon School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 98 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education