Summary:
The Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton area is home to a single high school, Onaga Senior High, which has emerged as a standout institution in the region. This small school of just 94 students has made remarkable strides, jumping from a ranking of 255th out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 to an impressive 36th out of 318 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the top 11% statewide.
Onaga Senior High's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 10th-grade proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's Mathematics proficiency rate of 42.3% is nearly double the state average of 21.31%, indicating a strong focus on this subject. Despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 43.62% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Onaga Senior High has managed to maintain a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9 to 1 and spend $10,913 per student, suggesting efficient resource allocation.
Overall, Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton is home to a high-performing, well-resourced high school that is effectively serving a diverse student population and achieving impressive academic outcomes. Onaga Senior High's dramatic improvement in statewide rankings and strong test scores make it a standout institution in the region.
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