High Schools in Ashland

The Ashland High is the sole high school located in the Ashland district in Kansas. With a relatively small student population of 64 students, the school has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 55th out of 324 schools in 2021-2022 to 248th out of 318 schools in 2023-2024.

Ashland High's academic performance is a cause for concern, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling well below the state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 10th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 21.42% compared to the state average of 27.57%, and its 10th-grade Math proficiency rate was 18.75% versus the state average of 21.31%. The school's 11th-grade Science proficiency rate of 15.78% also lags behind the state average of 27.37%. Additionally, a significant portion of the student population, 45.31%, receives free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite the school's underperformance, its per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $16,214, which is higher than the state average. This raises questions about the efficient use of resources and the factors contributing to the school's struggles. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13:1, which is better than the state average. Overall, the data suggests that Ashland High faces significant challenges in improving academic outcomes for its students, and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these issues.