High Schools in Otis-Bison

The Otis-Bison area in Kansas is home to two high schools: Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School and Otis Bison Academy. While both serve high school students, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two institutions.

Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School appears to be the more established and higher-performing school, with a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 77th and 206th out of Kansas high schools over the past few years. In contrast, Otis Bison Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom tier, placing 318th out of 327 schools in the state. This disparity is further reflected in the schools' test scores, with Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School performing below the state average in some subject areas, while Otis Bison Academy has significantly lower proficiency rates across the board.

The data also reveals a significant difference in resource allocation, with Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School spending nearly five times more per student than Otis Bison Academy. This disparity in funding and resources may be a contributing factor to the performance gap between the two schools. Additionally, Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School serves a higher percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which could also impact academic outcomes.