Serving 185 students in grades 7-12, Stanton County 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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanton County Jr./sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Stanton County Jr./sr. High School's student population of 185 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Stanton County Jr./sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanton County Jr./sr. High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#886 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
61%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
34%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanton County Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Stanton County Jr./sr. High School is ranked #886 out of 1,280 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 29% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stanton County Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Stanton County Jr./sr. High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Stanton County Jr./sr. High School?
185 students attend Stanton County Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Stanton County Jr./sr. High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanton County Jr./sr. High School?
Stanton County Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stanton County Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Stanton County Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanton County Jr./sr. High School part of?
Stanton County Jr./sr. High School is part of Stanton County School District.
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