Waverly High School
Waverly High School serves 94 students in grades 6-12.
Waverly 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 11-19% (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 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 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 (2023)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waverly High School's student population of 94 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waverly 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 Waverly 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 schools are Waverly High School often compared to?
Waverly High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Coffey County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waverly High School?
The graduation rate of Waverly High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Waverly High School?
94 students attend Waverly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Waverly High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waverly High School?
Waverly High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waverly High School offer ?
Waverly High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Waverly High School part of?
Waverly High School is part of Lebo-Waverly School District.
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