Is Arkansas City High a good school?

Arkansas City High ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Kansas high schools.

How many students attend Arkansas City High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 866 students attended Arkansas City High.

What is the racial makeup of Arkansas City High?

Students at Arkansas City High are 54% White, 34% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools feed into Arkansas City High?

Arkansas City High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Adams Elementary Elementary : C 4 Elementary Elementary : Frances Willard Elementary Elementary : I X L Elementary Elementary : Jefferson Elementary Elementary : Roosevelt Elementary Middle : Arkansas City Middle School

Arkansas City High

Summary:

Arkansas City High is a public high school serving 845 students in grades 9-12 in Arkansas City, Kansas, which is part of the Arkansas City school district. Unfortunately, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kansas high schools and struggles to meet state academic standards across multiple subjects and grade levels.

Arkansas City High's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with only 14.71% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 6.46% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 27.57% and 21.31%, respectively. The school's challenges are compounded by its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 58.34% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's African American students have performed relatively well, ranking 7th out of 47 Kansas high schools in 2017-2018, its Hispanic and White students have consistently ranked in the bottom 30% and 10% of Kansas high schools, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Dexter High, South Haven High, Oxford Junior/Senior High, and Winfield High, Arkansas City High consistently underperforms, with lower proficiency rates and overall rankings. Additionally, the school's performance has declined over the past decade, dropping from 210 out of 323 Kansas high schools in 2012-2013 to 295 out of 318 in 2023-2024, which is a concerning trend.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1200 W Radio Lane
Arkansas City, KS 67005

(620) 441-2010

District: Arkansas City

SchoolDigger Rank:
295^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,586

Feeder schools for Arkansas City High:

Elementary:	Adams Elementary
	C 4 Elementary
	Frances Willard Elementary
	I X L Elementary
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	Jefferson Elementary
	Roosevelt Elementary
Middle:	Arkansas City Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 866

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.7%

Hispanic:

34.1%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arkansas City High ranks worse than 92.8% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Arkansas City High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.7%), Hispanic (34.1%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arkansas City High is 16. (See more...)

Compare Arkansas City High employs 54 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arkansas City High is $10,586.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arkansas City High:

SchoolDigger ranks Arkansas City High 295^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Arkansas City High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Arkansas City:

SchoolDigger ranks Arkansas City 244^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Arkansas City High

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Rank History for all students at Arkansas City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	35.09	196^th	262	25.2%
2007	42.97	183^rd	280	34.6%
2008	35.47	203^rd	267	24.0%
2009	44.27	190^th	291	34.7%
2010	36.27	237^th	302	21.5%
2011	35.81	233^rd	298	21.8%
2012	60.67	150^th	317	52.7%
2013	47.82	210^th	323	35.0%
2015	32.94	257^th	326	21.2%
2016	26.92	235^th	313	24.9%
2017	29.42	226^th	316	28.5%
2018	26.95	246^th	314	21.7%
2019	21.47	272^nd	325	16.3%
2021	24.17	271^st	320	15.3%
2022	24.25	267^th	324	17.6%
2023	18.68	285^th	327	12.8%
2024	12.11	295^th	318	7.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Arkansas City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	6.72	58^th	58	0.0%
2021	56.94	24^th	55	56.4%
2022	29.13	41^st	57	28.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arkansas City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	23.04	37^th	47	21.3%
2019	24.02	45^th	49	8.2%
2021	33.03	26^th	41	36.6%
2022	33.60	24^th	36	33.3%
2023	32.14	31^st	42	26.2%
2024	27.37	31^st	39	20.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Arkansas City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	35.61	62^nd	110	43.6%
2019	43.47	56^th	111	49.5%
2021	26.30	95^th	115	17.4%
2022	30.52	87^th	117	25.6%
2023	28.23	86^th	122	29.5%
2024	23.95	102^nd	124	17.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arkansas City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	40.82	133^rd	228	41.7%
2019	33.87	164^th	229	28.4%
2021	20.80	188^th	213	11.7%
2022	28.25	185^th	223	17.0%
2023	21.88	212^th	250	15.2%
2024	16.87	230^th	249	7.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Arkansas City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	25.78	193^rd	248	22.2%
2019	16.08	221^st	249	11.2%
2021	22.35	216^th	250	13.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Arkansas City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	35.61	62^nd	110	43.6%
2019	43.47	56^th	111	49.5%
2021	26.30	95^th	115	17.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Arkansas City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.21	31^st	35	11.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Arkansas City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	28.18	175^th	248	29.4%
2019	28.68	190^th	252	24.6%
2021	28.25	205^th	258	20.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Arkansas City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	88.02	7^th	47	85.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arkansas City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	26.44	61^st	89	31.5%
2019	42.52	47^th	92	48.9%
2021	27.90	71^st	99	28.3%
2022	31.00	72^nd	102	29.4%
2023	23.14	88^th	110	20.0%
2024	14.39	100^th	105	4.8%

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Rank History for White students at Arkansas City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	24.20	243^rd	296	17.9%
2019	19.83	271^st	306	11.4%
2021	23.36	259^th	302	14.2%
2022	27.49	250^th	307	18.6%
2023	21.35	268^th	309	13.3%
2024	14.71	278^th	295	5.8%

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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 Arkansas City High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	829	43	4	28	24	n/a	n/a	0	928
1989	828	52	2	27	46	n/a	n/a	0	955
1990	801	50	3	32	43	n/a	n/a	0	929
1991	743	46	4	37	54	n/a	n/a	0	884
1992	772	53	3	39	45	n/a	n/a	0	912
1993	759	44	9	40	59	n/a	n/a	0	911
1994	726	45	10	43	83	n/a	n/a	0	907
1995	774	50	11	45	77	n/a	n/a	0	957
1996	774	50	11	45	77	n/a	n/a	0	957
1997	762	65	7	52	65	n/a	n/a	0	951
1998	767	53	6	45	65	n/a	n/a	0	936
1999	774	46	6	40	49	n/a	n/a	0	915
2000	760	53	5	28	65	n/a	n/a	0	911
2001	717	35	6	33	57	n/a	n/a	0	848
2002	712	41	8	72	49	n/a	n/a	0	882
2003	712	41	8	72	49	n/a	n/a	0	882
2004	688	45	5	79	68	n/a	n/a	2	887
2005	674	62	6	82	68	n/a	n/a	0	892
2006	694	55	4	82	48	n/a	n/a	0	883
2007	616	53	2	114	84	n/a	n/a	2	871
2008	586	30	6	123	101	n/a	n/a	0	846
2009	543	35	7	143	100	n/a	n/a	0	828
2010	513	28	3	139	95	1	11	0	790
2011	468	27	7	153	100	1	19	0	775
2012	457	34	0	157	87	0	30	0	765
2013	454	29	0	169	104	1	24	0	781
2014	439	31	0	180	95	2	28	0	775
2015	470	33	3	186	72	5	41	0	810
2016	480	35	4	178	51	1	49	0	798
2017	489	33	4	170	34	2	46	0	778
2018	461	34	5	183	32	5	47	0	767
2019	469	34	6	189	31	5	48	0	782
2020	444	33	6	202	29	6	50	0	770
2021	455	20	3	213	25	8	63	0	787
2022	460	22	3	246	19	10	56	0	816
2023	466	24	0	273	21	10	51	0	845
2024	465	28	2	295	16	13	47	0	866

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 Arkansas City High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	928	54.0	17.1	0
1989	955	54.0	17.6	n/a
1990	929	51.1	18.1	0
1991	884	51.7	17.0	n/a
1992	912	56.1	16.2	21.7
1993	911	55.1	16.5	17.7
1994	907	58.7	15.5	17.9
1995	957	61.0	15.7	28.8
1996	957	61.0	15.7	28.8
1997	951	62.1	15.3	29.4
1998	936	60.3	15.5	27.7
1999	915	60.3	15.2	28.1
2000	911	60.3	15.1	30.5
2001	848	57.4	14.8	32.2
2002	882	57.3	15.4	38.9
2003	882	57.3	15.4	38.9
2004	887	57.2	15.5	42.1
2005	892	56.7	15.7	44.7
2006	883	62.5	14.1	45.4
2007	871	66.3	13.1	48.7
2008	846	53.6	15.8	51.3
2009	828	56.5	14.7	49.3
2010	790	59.5	13.2	51.1
2011	775	56.5	13.7	55.4
2012	765	55.7	13.7	56.6
2013	781	60.4	12.9	n/a
2014	775	59.0	13.1	58.5
2015	810	60.0	13.5	62.6
2016	798	58.0	13.7	58.8
2017	778	54.9	14.1	61.2
2018	767	55.0	13.9	61.3
2019	782	55.0	14.2	53.6
2020	770	61.3	12.5	54.2
2021	787	63.3	12.4	60.9
2022	816	64.3	12.6	54.8
2023	845	54.3	15.5	58.3
2024	866	54.0	16.0	64.5

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 Arkansas City High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	928	54.0	17.1	0
1989	955	54.0	17.6	n/a
1990	929	51.1	18.1	0
1991	884	51.7	17.0	n/a
1992	912	56.1	16.2	21.7
1993	911	55.1	16.5	17.7
1994	907	58.7	15.5	17.9
1995	957	61.0	15.7	28.8
1996	957	61.0	15.7	28.8
1997	951	62.1	15.3	29.4
1998	936	60.3	15.5	27.7
1999	915	60.3	15.2	28.1
2000	911	60.3	15.1	30.5
2001	848	57.4	14.8	32.2
2002	882	57.3	15.4	38.9
2003	882	57.3	15.4	38.9
2004	887	57.2	15.5	42.1
2005	892	56.7	15.7	44.7
2006	883	62.5	14.1	45.4
2007	871	66.3	13.1	48.7
2008	846	53.6	15.8	51.3
2009	828	56.5	14.7	49.3
2010	790	59.5	13.2	51.1
2011	775	56.5	13.7	55.4
2012	765	55.7	13.7	56.6
2013	781	60.4	12.9	n/a
2014	775	59.0	13.1	58.5
2015	810	60.0	13.5	62.6
2016	798	58.0	13.7	58.8
2017	778	54.9	14.1	61.2
2018	767	55.0	13.9	61.3
2019	782	55.0	14.2	53.6
2020	770	61.3	12.5	54.2
2021	787	63.3	12.4	60.9
2022	816	64.3	12.6	54.8
2023	845	54.3	15.5	58.3
2024	866	54.0	16.0	64.5

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 Arkansas City High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$109 (1.0%)	$10,477 (99.0%)	$10,586

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arkansas City High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 272^nd of 325 High schools	Ranks 285^th of 327 High schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Arkansas City High)	17.7	14.6	3.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Arkansas City)	17.7	14.6	3.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Arkansas City High)	12	10.4	1.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Arkansas City)	12	10.4	1.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Arkansas City High)	22.8	16.7	6%
11th Grade Science (Arkansas City)	22.8	16.7	6%
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	782	845	8.1%
African American	34	24	29.4%
American Indian	31	21	32.3%
Asian	6	0	100%
Hispanic	189	273	44.4%
Pacific Islander	5	10	100%
White	469	466	0.6%
Two or More Races	48	51	6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.6%	58.3%	4.8%

Schools Near Arkansas City 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 6th Grade	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 6th Grade	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
Arkansas City High	Public	9-12	1200 W Radio Lane	Arkansas City	67005	Cowley County	Arkansas City	No	No	No	No	(620) 441-2010	866	54	16.0	64.5%	465 (53.7%)	28 (3.2%)	295 (34.1%)	2 (0.2%)	16 (1.8%)	13 (1.5%)	47 (5.4%)	12.1	295^th of 318 public high schools	7.2%		18.7	285^th of 327 public high schools	12.8%	10				14.7	14.7				6.5	6.5		13.5	13.5	$10,586	$109	$10,477
Winfield High	Public	9-12	300 Viking Blvd	Winfield	67156	Cowley County	Winfield	No	No	No	No	(620) 221-5160	664	51	13.0	50.2%	490 (73.8%)	12 (1.8%)	74 (11.1%)	24 (3.6%)	5 (0.8%)	11 (1.7%)	48 (7.2%)	46.5	173^rd of 318 public high schools	45.6%		60.1	115^th of 327 public high schools	64.8%	58				21.8	21.8				22.3	22.3		30.2	30.2	$13,102	$149	$12,952
Oxford Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	515 N. Water	Oxford	67119	Sumner County	Oxford	No	No	No	No	(620) 455-2410	206	14	14.6	34.5%	159 (77.2%)	6 (2.9%)	22 (10.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.3%)	49	161^st of 318 public high schools	49.4%		50.2	160^th of 327 public high schools	51.1%	1		50.0	28.0	26.7	33.3		40.0	28.0	16.7	26.7	20.8	33.3	26.2	$9,069	$522	$8,547
South Haven High	Public	6-12	229 Kickapoo Avenue	South Haven	67140	Sumner County	South Haven	No	No	No	No	(620) 892-5215	113	12	9.6	37.2%	101 (89.4%)	1 (0.9%)	6 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.4%)	52.6	145^th of 318 public high schools	54.4%		24.8	269^th of 327 public high schools	17.7%	124		4.8	11.8	29.4	12.5		4.8	16.7	35.3	15.4	11.8	15.4	13.3	$15,588	$814	$14,774
Dexter High	Public	6-12	311 N. Main	Dexter	67038	Cowley County	Dexter	No	No	No	No	(620) 876-5415	164	10	15.9	40.9%	146 (89.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.1%)	51.5	150^th of 318 public high schools	52.8%		72.3	62^nd of 327 public high schools	81.0%	88	50.0	30.0	22.7	46.1	38.0	54.2	15.0	18.2	15.4	26.1	13.6	21.7	17.8	$13,038	$494	$12,544

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