Wabaunsee Sr High School

912 Missouri
Alma, KS 66401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 135 students in grades 9-12, Wabaunsee Sr 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 30-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wabaunsee Sr High School's student population of 135 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
135 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Wabaunsee Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wabaunsee Sr High School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#816 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
28%
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11-19%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
21%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
90%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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80-89%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wabaunsee Sr High School's ranking?
Wabaunsee Sr High School is ranked #816 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Wabaunsee Sr High School often compared to?
Wabaunsee Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washburn Rural High School, Mission Valley Junior And Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wabaunsee Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Wabaunsee Sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wabaunsee Sr High School?
135 students attend Wabaunsee Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Wabaunsee Sr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wabaunsee Sr High School?
Wabaunsee Sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wabaunsee Sr High School offer ?
Wabaunsee Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wabaunsee Sr High School part of?
Wabaunsee Sr High School is part of Wabaunsee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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