Syracuse High School
Syracuse High School serves 214 students in grades 7-12.
Syracuse 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 6-9% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Syracuse High School's student population of 214 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Syracuse 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 Syracuse High School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1162 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
62%
20%
Black
1%
7%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Syracuse High School?
The graduation rate of Syracuse High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Syracuse High School?
214 students attend Syracuse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Syracuse High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Syracuse High School?
Syracuse High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Syracuse High School offer ?
Syracuse High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Syracuse High School part of?
Syracuse High School is part of Syracuse School District.
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