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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:
295th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,586 Help


Feeder schools for Arkansas City High:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  845

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.1%
Hispanic:
32.3%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.3% Help


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Compare Details Arkansas City High ranks worse than 92.8% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.11. (See more...)
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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.
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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 295th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Arkansas City High in the ranking list.)

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Arkansas City:

SchoolDigger ranks Arkansas City 244th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.09 196th 262 25.2%
2007 42.97 183rd 280 34.6%
2008 35.47 203rd 267 24.0%
2009 44.27 190th 291 34.7%
2010 36.27 237th 302 21.5%
2011 35.81 233rd 298 21.8%
2012 60.67 150th 317 52.7%
2013 47.82 210th 323 35.0%
2015 32.94 257th 326 21.2%
2016 26.92 235th 313 24.9%
2017 29.42 226th 316 28.5%
2018 26.95 246th 314 21.7%
2019 21.47 272nd 325 16.3%
2021 24.17 271st 320 15.3%
2022 24.25 267th 324 17.6%
2023 18.68 285th 327 12.8%
2024 12.11 295th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.72 58th 58 0.0%
2021 56.94 24th 55 56.4%
2022 29.13 41st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.04 37th 47 21.3%
2019 24.02 45th 49 8.2%
2021 33.03 26th 41 36.6%
2022 33.60 24th 36 33.3%
2023 32.14 31st 42 26.2%
2024 27.37 31st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.61 62nd 110 43.6%
2019 43.47 56th 111 49.5%
2021 26.30 95th 115 17.4%
2022 30.52 87th 117 25.6%
2023 28.23 86th 122 29.5%
2024 23.95 102nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.82 133rd 228 41.7%
2019 33.87 164th 229 28.4%
2021 20.80 188th 213 11.7%
2022 28.25 185th 223 17.0%
2023 21.88 212th 250 15.2%
2024 16.87 230th 249 7.6%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Arkansas City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.78 193rd 248 22.2%
2019 16.08 221st 249 11.2%
2021 22.35 216th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.61 62nd 110 43.6%
2019 43.47 56th 111 49.5%
2021 26.30 95th 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 31st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.18 175th 248 29.4%
2019 28.68 190th 252 24.6%
2021 28.25 205th 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 7th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.44 61st 89 31.5%
2019 42.52 47th 92 48.9%
2021 27.90 71st 99 28.3%
2022 31.00 72nd 102 29.4%
2023 23.14 88th 110 20.0%
2024 14.39 100th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.20 243rd 296 17.9%
2019 19.83 271st 306 11.4%
2021 23.36 259th 302 14.2%
2022 27.49 250th 307 18.6%
2023 21.35 268th 309 13.3%
2024 14.71 278th 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.

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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

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

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

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 Arkansas City High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 272nd of 325 High schoolsRanks 285th 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)17.714.6
 3.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Arkansas City)17.714.6
 3.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Arkansas City High)1210.4
 1.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Arkansas City)1210.4
 1.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Arkansas City High)22.816.7
 6%
   11th Grade Science (Arkansas City)22.816.7
 6%
   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 Students782845
 8.1%
African American3424
 29.4%
American Indian3121
 32.3%
Asian60
 100%
Hispanic189273
 44.4%
Pacific Islander510
 100%
White469466
 0.6%
Two or More Races4851
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.6%58.3%
 4.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about 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 ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Kansas high schools.

Students at Arkansas City High are 55% White, 32% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 845 students attended Arkansas City High.


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