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Dighton High

Summary:

Dighton High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Dighton, Kansas, with a total enrollment of 95 students. The school is part of the Dighton School District, which is ranked 23 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dighton High consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9 to 10.7 students per teacher, and spends $17,124 per student, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 51% in 2021-2022 to 42.11% in 2022-2023, suggesting a relatively lower socioeconomic status compared to the state average.

Interestingly, Dighton High's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, and the school's performance for white students has also fluctuated, indicating that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of specific student subgroups to maintain consistent academic excellence. In comparison, the nearby Healy High School, located 11.92 miles away, has significantly lower academic proficiency rates and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (87.5%), suggesting that Dighton High may be serving a more advantaged student population compared to its neighboring school.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 200 S Wichita
       Dighton, KS  67839

(620) 397-5333

District: Dighton

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,124 Help


Feeder schools for Dighton High:

Elementary:    Dighton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  95

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.3%
Hispanic:
14.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dighton High ranks better than 82.6% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dighton High ranks better than 75.8% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.3%), Hispanic (14.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dighton High is 9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dighton High is $17,124.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dighton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Dighton High 63rd of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Dighton High in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Dighton High 77th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Dighton High in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Dighton:

SchoolDigger ranks Dighton 23rd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dighton High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dighton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.52 86th 277 69.0%
2007 76.56 34th 286 88.1%
2008 61.76 111th 296 62.5%
2009 77.32 29th 307 90.6%
2010 85.52 4th 316 98.7%
2011 83.65 8th 320 97.5%
2012 83.08 1st 342 99.7%
2013 75.73 52nd 355 85.4%
2015 61.32 112th 368 69.6%
2016 64.08 89th 343 74.1%
2017 56.85 118th 358 67.0%
2018 70.01 66th 350 81.1%
2019 44.18 196th 368 46.7%
2021 74.57 56th 367 84.7%
2022 60.08 101st 368 72.6%
2023 52.23 133rd 362 63.3%
2024 73.46 63rd 362 82.6%
See the entire list of Kansas High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dighton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.88 15th 270 94.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Dighton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.12 65th 333 80.5%
2021 71.49 56th 349 84.0%
2022 51.90 132nd 349 62.2%
2023 40.93 193rd 349 44.7%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for White Students!

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

Rank History for Dighton High

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Rank History for all high school students at Dighton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.80 142nd 262 45.8%
2007 48.01 154th 280 45.0%
2008 67.49 92nd 267 65.5%
2009 71.11 69th 291 76.3%
2010 61.91 123rd 302 59.3%
2011 46.35 192nd 298 35.6%
2012 82.75 4th 317 98.7%
2013 81.64 23rd 323 92.9%
2015 52.33 160th 326 50.9%
2016 19.84 260th 313 16.9%
2017 36.44 197th 316 37.7%
2018 73.30 59th 314 81.2%
2019 42.12 202nd 325 37.8%
2021 44.08 185th 320 42.2%
2022 60.11 109th 324 66.4%
2023 83.76 29th 327 91.1%
2024 68.01 77th 318 75.8%
See the entire list of Kansas High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school White students at Dighton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.07 185th 306 39.5%
2021 36.24 212th 302 29.8%
2022 50.94 138th 307 55.0%
2023 84.08 29th 309 90.6%
2024 58.11 107th 295 63.7%
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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 Dighton High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 104 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 106
1989 98 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1990 111 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1991 113 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1992 118 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1993 117 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1994 122 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1995 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1996 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1997 135 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1998 134 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1999 118 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 121
2000 122 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2001 104 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2002 114 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 120
2003 114 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 120
2004 110 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2005 106 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2006 115 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2007 106 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 113
2008 100 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 4 106
2009 103 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 7 112
2010 99 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 111
2011 88 0 0 7 0 0 7 0 102
2012 86 0 0 6 0 0 8 0 100
2013 89 0 0 7 0 0 9 0 105
2014 96 0 0 9 0 0 8 0 113
2015 88 0 0 10 0 0 6 0 104
2016 80 0 0 11 0 0 7 0 98
2017 84 0 0 14 0 0 7 0 105
2018 87 0 0 17 0 0 6 0 110
2019 72 0 0 18 0 0 6 0 96
2020 69 0 0 20 0 0 4 0 93
2021 93 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 94
2022 98 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 100
2023 81 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 95

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 Dighton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 106 11.0 9.6 0
1989 100 12.0 8.3 n/a
1990 114 12.2 9.3 0
1991 117 12.8 9.1 n/a
1992 122 12.4 9.8 29.5
1993 123 12.9 9.5 12.2
1994 123 13.0 9.5 10.6
1995 125 12.7 9.8 12
1996 125 12.7 9.8 12
1997 136 13.3 10.2 16.9
1998 136 13.4 10.1 14
1999 121 12.5 9.7 16.5
2000 124 13.4 9.3 12.9
2001 105 11.9 8.8 17.1
2002 120 12.0 10.0 35.8
2003 120 12.0 10.0 35.8
2004 114 11.0 10.4 39.5
2005 111 12.0 9.3 43.2
2006 121 10.6 11.4 40.5
2007 113 11.8 9.6 37.8
2008 106 11.0 9.6 41.2
2009 112 12.5 9.0 49.5
2010 111 8.7 12.7 42.3
2011 102 10.0 10.2 37.3
2012 100 11.4 8.7 23
2013 105 13.2 7.9 22.9
2014 113 14.1 8.0 30.1
2015 104 13.0 8.0 32.7
2016 98 13.0 7.5 38.8
2017 105 13.4 7.8 41.9
2018 110 12.1 9.0 43.6
2019 96 11.2 8.5 43.8
2020 93 10.3 9.0 37.6
2021 94 9.5 9.8 44.7
2022 100 9.3 10.7 51
2023 95 10.5 9.0 42.1

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 Dighton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 106 11.0 9.6 0
1989 100 12.0 8.3 n/a
1990 114 12.2 9.3 0
1991 117 12.8 9.1 n/a
1992 122 12.4 9.8 29.5
1993 123 12.9 9.5 12.2
1994 123 13.0 9.5 10.6
1995 125 12.7 9.8 12
1996 125 12.7 9.8 12
1997 136 13.3 10.2 16.9
1998 136 13.4 10.1 14
1999 121 12.5 9.7 16.5
2000 124 13.4 9.3 12.9
2001 105 11.9 8.8 17.1
2002 120 12.0 10.0 35.8
2003 120 12.0 10.0 35.8
2004 114 11.0 10.4 39.5
2005 111 12.0 9.3 43.2
2006 121 10.6 11.4 40.5
2007 113 11.8 9.6 37.8
2008 106 11.0 9.6 41.2
2009 112 12.5 9.0 49.5
2010 111 8.7 12.7 42.3
2011 102 10.0 10.2 37.3
2012 100 11.4 8.7 23
2013 105 13.2 7.9 22.9
2014 113 14.1 8.0 30.1
2015 104 13.0 8.0 32.7
2016 98 13.0 7.5 38.8
2017 105 13.4 7.8 41.9
2018 110 12.1 9.0 43.6
2019 96 11.2 8.5 43.8
2020 93 10.3 9.0 37.6
2021 94 9.5 9.8 44.7
2022 100 9.3 10.7 51
2023 95 10.5 9.0 42.1

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 Dighton High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $82 (0.5%) $17,042 (99.5%) $17,124

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dighton 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 196th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 133rd of 362 Middle schools
 16.5%
Ranks 202nd of 325 High schoolsRanks 29th of 327 High schools
 53.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton High)30.827.3
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton)30.827.3
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dighton High)23.10
 23.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dighton)23.10
 23.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton High)14.325
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton)14.325
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dighton High)21.437.5
 16.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dighton)21.437.5
 16.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Dighton High)35.731.3
 4.5%
   8th Grade Science (Dighton)35.731.3
 4.5%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton High)17.650
 32.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Dighton)17.650
 32.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Dighton High)16.723.1
 6.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Dighton)16.723.1
 6.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Dighton High)4050
 10%
   11th Grade Science (Dighton)4050
 10%
   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 Students9695
 1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1814
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White7281
 12.5%
Two or More Races60
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.8%42.1%
 1.6%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 95 students attended Dighton High.

Dighton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dighton Elementary

Students at Dighton High are 85% White, 15% Hispanic.

Dighton High ranks 77th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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