High Schools in Stanton County

There is only one high school located in Stanton County, Kansas - Stanton County Junior/Senior High School. This school serves students in grades 7-12 and has consistently struggled with low academic performance, ranking in the bottom half of Kansas high schools for several consecutive years.

Stanton County Junior/Senior High School's performance on state assessments is well below the state average, with only 17.97% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 7.52% proficient or better in Mathematics across all grades. The school's science performance is slightly better at 19.99% proficient or better, but still lags behind the state average of 32.28%. These low proficiency rates suggest the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Demographic and socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's struggles, as it has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 57.59%. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $12,737 for the 2018-2019 school year is higher than the state average, raising questions about how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning. Overall, the data indicates that Stanton County and its lone high school have significant room for improvement in order to provide a more equitable and effective education for its students.