Solomon USD 393 is a public unified school district headquartered in Solomon, Kansas, United States. The district includes the communities of Solomon, New Cambria, Niles, Verdi, and nearby rural areas.
Serving 116 students in grades 9-12, Solomon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Solomon High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Solomon, KS, covering approximately 179.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 14.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Solomon High School's student population of 116 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Solomon 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 Solomon 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
#870 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Solomon High School's ranking?
Solomon High School is ranked #870 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Solomon High School often compared to?
Solomon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abilene High School, Solomon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 88%.
How many students attend Solomon High School?
116 students attend Solomon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Solomon High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Solomon High School?
Solomon High School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Solomon High School part of?
Solomon High School is part of Solomon School District.
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