Syracuse High School
Tel:
(620)384-7446
- Syracuse High School serves 231 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (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 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Syracuse High School's student population of 231 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 231 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Syracuse High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Syracuse High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. 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 | #1089 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 53% | 65% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.31 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Syracuse School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Syracuse High School is Holly High School (20.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakin Middle School (26.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Syracuse Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Syracuse Syracuse Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 316 students
0.1 miles
408 N Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620)384-5203 0.1 PK-6 316 - Holly Holly High School Grades: 9-12 | 92 students
20.7 miles
206 North 3rd Street
Holly, CO 81047
(719)537-6512 20.7 9-12 92 - Holly Holly Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 168 students
20.8 miles
201 North Main
Holly, CO 81047
(719)537-6662 20.8 PK-6 168 - Lakin Lakin Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 187 students
26.7 miles
1201 W. Kingman
Lakin, KS 67860
(620)355-6973 26.7 5-8 187 - Lakin Lakin High School Grades: 9-12 | 167 students
26.8 miles
407 N Campbell
Lakin, KS 67860
(620)355-6411 26.8 9-12 167
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