High Schools in Ulysses

The Ulysses area in Kansas is home to two high schools: Ulysses High and Ulysses Community Learning Center (UCLC). While both schools serve the Ulysses community, the data reveals significant differences in their performance and student demographics.

Ulysses High is the larger of the two schools, with a ranking of 260 out of 318 Kansas high schools and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, Ulysses High has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a concentration of students from low-income families.

In contrast, Ulysses Community Learning Center (UCLC), a public virtual high school, has a much lower free and reduced lunch rate, suggesting a different student population. However, the lack of data on UCLC's performance makes it difficult to assess its effectiveness as an alternative educational option for Ulysses students. The disparities between the two schools raise questions about the allocation of resources and the factors contributing to the academic challenges faced by Ulysses High.