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Wabaunsee Senior High School

912 Missouri
Alma, KS 66401

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Wabaunsee Senior High School serves 134 students in grades 9-12.

Wabaunsee Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 134 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wabaunsee Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Wabaunsee Senior High School's student population of 134 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

134 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Wabaunsee Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Wabaunsee Senior High School is 0.22, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#816 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Wabaunsee Senior High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-39%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wabaunsee Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

11-19%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wabaunsee Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Wabaunsee Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

20%

Black

n/a

White

88%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Wabaunsee Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.22

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Wabaunsee Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥90%

87%

This chart display graduation rate of Wabaunsee Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

12%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wabaunsee Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

14%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Wabaunsee School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wabaunsee Senior High School's ranking?

Wabaunsee Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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 Senior High School?

The graduation rate of Wabaunsee Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 87%.

How many students attend Wabaunsee Senior High School?

134 students attend Wabaunsee Senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Wabaunsee Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wabaunsee Senior High School?

Wabaunsee Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Wabaunsee Senior High School offer ?

Wabaunsee Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Wabaunsee Senior High School part of?

Wabaunsee Senior High School is part of Wabaunsee School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 134 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education