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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:
57th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,482 Help


Feeder schools for Smith Center Junior Senior High:

Elementary:    Smith Center Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Two or more races:
5.7%
African American:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.4% Help


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Compare Details Smith Center Junior Senior High ranks better than 68% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details Smith Center Junior Senior High ranks better than 82.1% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Smith Center Junior Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 116th 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 57th 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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Smith Center:

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


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Rank History for Smith Center Junior Senior High

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.17 6th 277 97.8%
2007 67.89 71st 286 75.2%
2008 72.06 63rd 296 78.7%
2009 73.25 48th 307 84.4%
2010 50.94 181st 316 42.7%
2011 70.25 79th 320 75.3%
2012 66.45 112th 342 67.3%
2013 69.62 99th 355 72.1%
2015 58.17 130th 368 64.7%
2016 49.98 148th 343 56.9%
2017 82.13 41st 358 88.5%
2018 67.98 77th 350 78.0%
2019 48.96 168th 368 54.3%
2021 59.13 114th 367 68.9%
2022 55.23 124th 368 66.3%
2023 64.14 91st 362 74.9%
2024 57.81 116th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.11 39th 255 84.7%
2019 67.21 51st 270 81.1%
2021 74.16 30th 275 89.1%
2022 50.84 110th 270 59.3%
2023 52.57 109th 300 63.7%
2024 66.98 49th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.02 13th 275 95.3%
2019 54.50 110th 294 62.6%
2021 60.11 91st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.48 114th 280 59.3%
2019 41.36 175th 301 41.9%
2021 58.03 97th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.51 93rd 333 72.1%
2019 40.14 203rd 344 41.0%
2021 52.28 133rd 349 61.9%
2022 47.72 153rd 349 56.2%
2023 59.45 101st 349 71.1%
2024 53.80 122nd 347 64.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Smith Center Junior Senior High

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.22 220th 262 16.0%
2007 30.89 227th 280 18.9%
2008 77.26 48th 267 82.0%
2009 76.40 44th 291 84.9%
2010 62.40 119th 302 60.6%
2011 60.72 125th 298 58.1%
2012 37.44 258th 317 18.6%
2013 71.75 80th 323 75.2%
2015 76.46 50th 326 84.7%
2016 77.65 59th 313 81.2%
2017 57.70 117th 316 63.0%
2018 42.27 179th 314 43.0%
2019 73.71 65th 325 80.0%
2021 42.61 197th 320 38.4%
2022 60.47 106th 324 67.3%
2023 92.55 11th 327 96.6%
2024 73.43 57th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.09 58th 228 74.6%
2019 72.99 38th 229 83.4%
2021 64.67 51st 213 76.1%
2022 77.19 27th 223 87.9%
2023 87.93 12th 250 95.2%
2024 76.65 24th 249 90.4%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

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 69th 248 72.2%
2021 59.58 89th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.76 201st 248 19.0%
2019 72.93 45th 252 82.1%
2021 23.42 219th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.55 192nd 296 35.1%
2019 74.27 52nd 306 83.0%
2021 33.94 224th 302 25.8%
2022 50.04 141st 307 54.1%
2023 85.65 22nd 309 92.9%
2024 64.25 79th 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.

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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

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Smith Center Junior Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 168th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 91st of 362 Middle schools
 20.5%
Ranks 65th of 325 High schoolsRanks 11th 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)45.534.3
 11.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center)45.534.3
 11.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center Junior Senior High)21.211.4
 9.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center)21.211.4
 9.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center Junior Senior High)28.146.4
 18.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center)28.146.4
 18.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center Junior Senior High)12.528.6
 16.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center)12.528.6
 16.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Smith Center Junior Senior High)25.835.7
 9.9%
   8th Grade Science (Smith Center)25.835.7
 9.9%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center Junior Senior High)4048.1
 8.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Center)4048.1
 8.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center Junior Senior High)2034.6
 14.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Smith Center)2034.6
 14.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Smith Center Junior Senior High)5048.6
 1.4%
   11th Grade Science (Smith Center)5048.6
 1.4%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students198194
 2%
African American14
 300%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander00
White188175
 6.9%
Two or More Races411
 175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.9%47.4%
 3.5%

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

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

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

Elementary : Smith Center Elementary

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


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