Yates Center High School
Yates Center High School serves 122 students in grades 9-12.
Yates Center 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yates Center High School's student population of 122 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yates Center 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 Yates Center High School is 0.24, 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
#944 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
n/a
7%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
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 Yates Center High School often compared to?
Yates Center High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iola Senior High School, Burlington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yates Center High School?
The graduation rate of Yates Center High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yates Center High School?
122 students attend Yates Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Yates Center High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yates Center High School?
Yates Center High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yates Center High School offer ?
Yates Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yates Center High School part of?
Yates Center High School is part of Woodson School District.
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