High Schools in Ness City

Ness City, Kansas is home to a single high school, Ness City High School, which serves the local community. This small, diverse school has a student population of 127 and faces some academic challenges, though it also demonstrates strengths in certain areas.

Ness City High School's student body is predominantly White (65.35%) with a significant Hispanic population (31.5%) and a small percentage of students identifying as two or more races (3.15%). Academically, the school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 38.59% of students proficient or better compared to the 33.17% state average. However, the school struggles in Mathematics and Science, where only 17.53% and 22.85% of students, respectively, are proficient or better, well below the state averages. The school's overall ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from the 298th position in 2020-2021 to the 197th position in 2022-2023 among Ness City high schools.

Despite these academic challenges, Ness City High School serves a community with a relatively low socioeconomic status, with 50.39% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending per student of $10,512 is on par with the state average, suggesting adequate funding and resources. With a 10.5 student-to-teacher ratio, the school appears to have a favorable learning environment, though its overall performance and quality indicate room for improvement to better serve the needs of its diverse student population.