Is Smith Center Junior Senior High a good school?

Smith Center Junior Senior High ranks 57 th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Smith Center Junior Senior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 194 students attended Smith Center Junior Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of Smith Center Junior Senior High?

Students at Smith Center Junior Senior High are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Smith Center Junior Senior High?

Smith Center Junior Senior High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Smith Center Elementary

Smith Center Junior Senior High

Summary:

Smith Center Junior Senior High is a public high school located in Smith Center, Kansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 194 students. The school is part of the Smith Center School District, which is ranked 44 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Smith Center Junior Senior High has shown strong academic performance, ranking 57 out of 318 Kansas high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance has been relatively consistent, with rankings ranging from 11 to 197 over the past several years, indicating a stable and high-performing academic environment. Compared to the nearby Thunder Ridge High School, which is ranked 60 out of 318 Kansas high schools in 2023-2024, Smith Center Junior Senior High has a slightly higher ranking, suggesting it may be performing better academically.

Smith Center Junior Senior High has shown strong performance across different student subgroups, particularly among female students and low socioeconomic status students. The school's consistent high performance and focus on equity and inclusion are commendable aspects of its approach. Additionally, exploring opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices between Smith Center Junior Senior High and Thunder Ridge High School could lead to further improvements and the development of innovative educational strategies.

Detail:

Public 7-12

300 Roger Barta Way
Smith Center, KS 66967

(785) 282-6609

District: Smith Center

SchoolDigger Rank:
57^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,482

Feeder schools for Smith Center Junior Senior High:

Elementary:

Smith Center Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 194

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Two or more races:

5.7%

African American:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Smith Center Junior Senior High ranks better than 68% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.81. (See more...)

Compare Details Smith Center Junior Senior High ranks better than 82.1% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.43. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), two or more races (5.7%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smith Center Junior Senior High is 13. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smith Center Junior Senior High is $12,482.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smith Center Junior Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith Center Junior Senior High 116^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Smith Center Junior Senior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Smith Center Junior Senior High 57^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Smith Center Junior Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Smith Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith Center 44^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Smith Center Junior Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	87.17	6^th	277	97.8%
2007	67.89	71^st	286	75.2%
2008	72.06	63^rd	296	78.7%
2009	73.25	48^th	307	84.4%
2010	50.94	181^st	316	42.7%
2011	70.25	79^th	320	75.3%
2012	66.45	112^th	342	67.3%
2013	69.62	99^th	355	72.1%
2015	58.17	130^th	368	64.7%
2016	49.98	148^th	343	56.9%
2017	82.13	41^st	358	88.5%
2018	67.98	77^th	350	78.0%
2019	48.96	168^th	368	54.3%
2021	59.13	114^th	367	68.9%
2022	55.23	124^th	368	66.3%
2023	64.14	91^st	362	74.9%
2024	57.81	116^th	362	68.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Smith Center Junior Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	69.11	39^th	255	84.7%
2019	67.21	51^st	270	81.1%
2021	74.16	30^th	275	89.1%
2022	50.84	110^th	270	59.3%
2023	52.57	109^th	300	63.7%
2024	66.98	49^th	296	83.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Smith Center Junior Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	91.02	13^th	275	95.3%
2019	54.50	110^th	294	62.6%
2021	60.11	91^st	313	70.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Smith Center Junior Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	51.48	114^th	280	59.3%
2019	41.36	175^th	301	41.9%
2021	58.03	97^th	308	68.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Smith Center Junior Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	60.51	93^rd	333	72.1%
2019	40.14	203^rd	344	41.0%
2021	52.28	133^rd	349	61.9%
2022	47.72	153^rd	349	56.2%
2023	59.45	101^st	349	71.1%
2024	53.80	122^nd	347	64.8%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Smith Center Junior Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	26.22	220^th	262	16.0%
2007	30.89	227^th	280	18.9%
2008	77.26	48^th	267	82.0%
2009	76.40	44^th	291	84.9%
2010	62.40	119^th	302	60.6%
2011	60.72	125^th	298	58.1%
2012	37.44	258^th	317	18.6%
2013	71.75	80^th	323	75.2%
2015	76.46	50^th	326	84.7%
2016	77.65	59^th	313	81.2%
2017	57.70	117^th	316	63.0%
2018	42.27	179^th	314	43.0%
2019	73.71	65^th	325	80.0%
2021	42.61	197^th	320	38.4%
2022	60.47	106^th	324	67.3%
2023	92.55	11^th	327	96.6%
2024	73.43	57^th	318	82.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Smith Center Junior Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	68.09	58^th	228	74.6%
2019	72.99	38^th	229	83.4%
2021	64.67	51^st	213	76.1%
2022	77.19	27^th	223	87.9%
2023	87.93	12^th	250	95.2%
2024	76.65	24^th	249	90.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Smith Center Junior Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.33	69^th	248	72.2%
2021	59.58	89^th	250	64.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Smith Center Junior Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	22.76	201^st	248	19.0%
2019	72.93	45^th	252	82.1%
2021	23.42	219^th	258	15.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Smith Center Junior Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	38.55	192^nd	296	35.1%
2019	74.27	52^nd	306	83.0%
2021	33.94	224^th	302	25.8%
2022	50.04	141^st	307	54.1%
2023	85.65	22^nd	309	92.9%
2024	64.25	79^th	295	73.2%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Smith Center Junior Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	297	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
1989	301	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1990	300	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1991	282	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
1992	285	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
1993	290	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
1994	294	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
1995	308	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1996	308	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1997	305	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
1998	341	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
1999	325	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2000	310	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2001	295	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
2002	247	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2003	247	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2004	233	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	3	241
2005	225	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	232
2006	201	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	206
2007	221	0	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	228
2008	250	2	2	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	264
2009	260	2	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	273
2010	236	4	0	4	2	1	0	0	247
2011	224	3	2	3	2	1	0	0	235
2012	212	1	0	3	2	0	0	0	218
2013	185	1	0	2	1	0	0	0	189
2014	183	1	1	3	0	1	1	0	190
2015	194	1	0	8	0	0	1	0	204
2016	175	1	0	4	0	0	1	0	181
2017	183	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	190
2018	176	0	0	3	0	0	5	0	184
2019	188	1	0	4	1	0	4	0	198
2020	170	1	0	6	0	0	3	0	180
2021	163	1	0	6	0	0	7	0	177
2022	180	3	0	4	0	0	9	0	196
2023	175	4	0	4	0	0	11	0	194

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smith Center Junior Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	297	26.0	11.4	0
1989	301	26.0	11.5	n/a
1990	302	26.6	11.3	0
1991	284	26.6	10.6	n/a
1992	287	27.3	10.5	29.3
1993	292	29.6	9.9	22.6
1994	297	28.0	10.6	19.2
1995	309	28.0	11.0	27.5
1996	309	28.0	11.0	27.5
1997	307	27.5	11.2	25.1
1998	343	27.5	12.5	34.1
1999	325	27.5	11.8	31.1
2000	311	28.0	11.1	28.9
2001	297	26.5	11.2	36.4
2002	253	25.2	10.0	29.6
2003	253	25.2	10.0	29.6
2004	241	23.8	10.1	36.1
2005	232	23.9	9.7	38.3
2006	206	23.9	8.6	33.7
2007	228	25.5	8.9	32.5
2008	264	22.0	12.0	34.1
2009	273	23.5	11.6	33
2010	247	22.0	11.2	39.3
2011	235	20.5	11.4	37.9
2012	218	24.0	9.0	41.3
2013	189	20.8	9.0	36.5
2014	190	19.8	9.5	37.9
2015	204	21.0	9.7	44.6
2016	181	19.0	9.5	43.6
2017	190	17.6	10.7	47.9
2018	184	18.1	10.1	47.8
2019	198	18.1	10.9	43.9
2020	180	17.6	10.2	45.6
2021	177	16.1	10.9	45.8
2022	196	15.2	12.8	45.9
2023	194	14.8	13.0	47.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smith Center Junior Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	297	26.0	11.4	0
1989	301	26.0	11.5	n/a
1990	302	26.6	11.3	0
1991	284	26.6	10.6	n/a
1992	287	27.3	10.5	29.3
1993	292	29.6	9.9	22.6
1994	297	28.0	10.6	19.2
1995	309	28.0	11.0	27.5
1996	309	28.0	11.0	27.5
1997	307	27.5	11.2	25.1
1998	343	27.5	12.5	34.1
1999	325	27.5	11.8	31.1
2000	311	28.0	11.1	28.9
2001	297	26.5	11.2	36.4
2002	253	25.2	10.0	29.6
2003	253	25.2	10.0	29.6
2004	241	23.8	10.1	36.1
2005	232	23.9	9.7	38.3
2006	206	23.9	8.6	33.7
2007	228	25.5	8.9	32.5
2008	264	22.0	12.0	34.1
2009	273	23.5	11.6	33
2010	247	22.0	11.2	39.3
2011	235	20.5	11.4	37.9
2012	218	24.0	9.0	41.3
2013	189	20.8	9.0	36.5
2014	190	19.8	9.5	37.9
2015	204	21.0	9.7	44.6
2016	181	19.0	9.5	43.6
2017	190	17.6	10.7	47.9
2018	184	18.1	10.1	47.8
2019	198	18.1	10.9	43.9
2020	180	17.6	10.2	45.6
2021	177	16.1	10.9	45.8
2022	196	15.2	12.8	45.9
2023	194	14.8	13.0	47.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Smith Center Junior Senior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$332 (2.7%)	$12,150 (97.3%)	$12,482

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smith Center Junior Senior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 168^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 91^st of 362 Middle schools	20.5%
Ranks 65^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 11^th of 327 High schools	16.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center Junior Senior High)	45.5	34.3	11.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center)	45.5	34.3	11.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center Junior Senior High)	21.2	11.4	9.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center)	21.2	11.4	9.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center Junior Senior High)	28.1	46.4	18.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center)	28.1	46.4	18.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center Junior Senior High)	12.5	28.6	16.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center)	12.5	28.6	16.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Smith Center Junior Senior High)	25.8	35.7	9.9%
8th Grade Science (Smith Center)	25.8	35.7	9.9%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center Junior Senior High)	40	48.1	8.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center)	40	48.1	8.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center Junior Senior High)	20	34.6	14.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center)	20	34.6	14.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Smith Center Junior Senior High)	50	48.6	1.4%
11th Grade Science (Smith Center)	50	48.6	1.4%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	198	194	2%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	188	175	6.9%
Two or More Races	4	11	175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.9%	47.4%	3.5%

Schools Near Smith Center Junior Senior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Smith Center Junior Senior High	Public	7-12	300 Roger Barta Way	Smith Center	66967	Smith County	Smith Center	No	No	No	No	(785) 282-6609	194	15	13.0	47.4%	175 (90.2%)	4 (2.1%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.7%)	73.4	57^th of 318 public high schools	82.1%		92.6	11^th of 327 public high schools	96.6%	46	60.6	16.2	34.1	36.0	48.5	5.6	21.4	24.3	27.8	56.0	39.3	$12,482	$332	$12,150
Thunder Ridge High School	Public	9-12	209 East Ash	Kensington	66951	Smith County	Thunder Ridge Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 476-2217	67	8	8.6	50.7%	57 (85.1%)	2 (3.0%)	4 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	72.6	60^th of 318 public high schools	81.1%		37.3	223^rd of 327 public high schools	31.8%	163			53.3	53.3			26.7	26.7		29.4	29.4	$16,491	$1,219	$15,272

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Student/Teacher Ratio Smith Center Junior Senior High

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