Solomon High School
Tel:
(785)655-2551
- Solomon High School serves 155 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Solomon High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Solomon High School's student population of 155 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 155 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Solomon High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Solomon High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #1220 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 93% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.54 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Solomon School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Solomon High School is Abilene High School (8.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Abilene Middle School (8.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Solomon Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Solomon Solomon Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 179 students
0.0 miles
411 North Pine
Solomon, KS 67480
(785)655-2521 0.0 PK-6 179 - Abilene Mckinley Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 226 students
7.5 miles
112 N Rogers
Abilene, KS 67410
(785)263-2311 7.5 2-3 226 - Abilene Abilene Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 377 students
8.0 miles
500 Northwest 14th
Abilene, KS 67410
(785)263-1471 8.0 6-8 377 - Abilene Abilene High School Grades: 9-12 | 537 students
8.2 miles
1300 N Cedar
Abilene, KS 67410
(785)263-1260 8.2 9-12 537 - Abilene Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 251 students
8.5 miles
1101 North Vine
Abilene, KS 67410
(785)263-1643 8.5 4-5 251
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