Serving 463 students in grades 9-12, Wellington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wellington High School's attendance zone encompasses the entirety of its school district in Wellington, KS, covering approximately 228.3 square miles. The zone allows for a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.7 miles to its edges and extending up to 13 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wellington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wellington High School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wellington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellington High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#964 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellington High School's ranking?
Wellington High School is ranked #964 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Wellington High School often compared to?
Wellington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Haven High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wellington High School?
The graduation rate of Wellington High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wellington High School?
463 students attend Wellington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wellington High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellington High School?
Wellington High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wellington High School offer ?
Wellington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wellington High School part of?
Wellington High School is part of Wellington School District.
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