Summary:
Greeley County Schools in Kansas has only one high school, Greeley County Junior/Senior High, which serves grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 123 students. The school is part of the Greeley County Schools district, which is ranked 183 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Greeley County Junior/Senior High appears to be a standout school within its district, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science compared to the state averages, particularly in 10th grade ELA (50% vs. 27.57%) and 8th grade Science (41.17% vs. 24.92%). However, the school's Math proficiency rates are well below the state averages across all grade levels. The school's relatively high per-student spending of $13,710 and low student-teacher ratio of 9.6 may be contributing factors to its stronger academic performance in some areas.
Despite the district's low ranking, Greeley County Junior/Senior High serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 48.78% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's performance has also fluctuated over the past few years, with its state-wide ranking improving from 287th out of 324 schools in 2021-2022 to 114th out of 318 schools in 2023-2024. Understanding the factors behind this improvement could provide valuable insights for the school and district as they work to address the school's struggles with Math proficiency and continue to support its areas of academic strength.
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