Is Emporia High a good school?

Emporia High ranks 238 th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Emporia High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,510 students attended Emporia High.

What is the racial makeup of Emporia High?

Students at Emporia High are 51% Hispanic, 40% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Emporia High?

Emporia High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Logan Ave Elementary Elementary : Riverside Elementary Elementary : Timmerman Elementary Elementary : Village Elementary Elementary : W A White Elementary Elementary : Walnut Elementary Middle : Emporia Middle School

Emporia High

Summary:

Emporia High is a public high school located in Emporia, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,510 students. The school is part of the Emporia School District, which is ranked 223 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Emporia High's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in state assessments, is consistently below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.08% of Emporia High's 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 27.57%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students struggling the most. In the most recent 2023-2024 school year, Emporia High ranked 238th out of 318 Kansas high schools, with a 1-star rating.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Lebo High, Chase County Junior Senior High School, Northern Heights, and Olpe Junior/Senior High School, generally outperform Emporia High in academic metrics and statewide rankings. For example, Lebo High, located 19.75 miles from Emporia High, ranked 18th out of 318 Kansas high schools in 2023-2024 with a 5-star rating, significantly higher than Emporia High. This may be due in part to Emporia High's relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.82% to 51.47% in recent years, which could contribute to the school's lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3302 W 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801

(620) 341-2365

District: Emporia

SchoolDigger Rank:
238^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,441

Feeder schools for Emporia High:

Elementary:	Logan Ave Elementary
	Riverside Elementary
	Timmerman Elementary
	Village Elementary
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	W A White Elementary
	Walnut Elementary
Middle:	Emporia Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 1,510

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.1%

White:

39.9%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Emporia High ranks worse than 74.8% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.02. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.1%), White (39.9%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emporia High is 17.7. (See more...)

Compare Emporia High employs 85 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emporia High is $11,441.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emporia High:

SchoolDigger ranks Emporia High 238^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Emporia High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

English Language Learner students:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Emporia:

SchoolDigger ranks Emporia 223^rd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Emporia High

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Rank History for all students at Emporia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	25.00	222^nd	262	15.3%
2007	33.33	219^th	280	21.8%
2008	45.58	174^th	267	34.8%
2009	39.08	212^th	291	27.1%
2010	49.80	186^th	302	38.4%
2011	57.29	145^th	298	51.3%
2012	51.91	201^st	317	36.6%
2013	44.44	227^th	323	29.7%
2015	45.54	184^th	326	43.6%
2016	45.76	176^th	313	43.8%
2017	60.22	109^th	316	65.5%
2018	27.68	242^nd	314	22.9%
2019	25.76	266^th	325	18.2%
2021	44.05	186^th	320	41.9%
2022	37.85	212^th	324	34.6%
2023	39.02	215^th	327	34.3%
2024	32.02	238^th	318	25.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Emporia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	22.16	42^nd	49	14.3%
2019	16.48	52^nd	58	10.3%
2021	62.11	20^th	55	63.6%
2022	79.13	10^th	57	82.5%
2023	55.96	23^rd	64	64.1%
2024	50.82	26^th	67	61.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Emporia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	77.05	3^rd	47	93.6%
2019	41.17	26^th	49	46.9%
2021	44.00	14^th	41	65.9%
2022	70.29	2^nd	36	94.4%
2023	66.92	5^th	42	88.1%
2024	27.37	31^st	39	20.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Emporia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	29.59	72^nd	110	34.5%
2019	32.79	79^th	111	28.8%
2021	47.50	46^th	115	60.0%
2022	39.19	59^th	117	49.6%
2023	30.62	83^rd	122	32.0%
2024	28.75	91^st	124	26.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emporia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	23.28	188^th	228	17.5%
2019	30.23	174^th	229	24.0%
2021	48.02	108^th	213	49.3%
2022	35.51	160^th	223	28.3%
2023	41.88	150^th	250	40.0%
2024	33.80	185^th	249	25.7%

See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Emporia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	27.64	187^th	248	24.6%
2019	25.71	204^th	249	18.1%
2021	46.52	133^rd	250	46.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Emporia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	29.59	72^nd	110	34.5%
2019	32.79	79^th	111	28.8%
2021	47.50	46^th	115	60.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Emporia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.23	29^th	37	21.6%
2021	61.12	15^th	35	57.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Emporia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	26.17	185^th	248	25.4%
2019	23.66	212^th	252	15.9%
2021	41.46	156^th	258	39.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emporia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	32.45	57^th	89	36.0%
2019	26.23	67^th	92	27.2%
2021	44.55	51^st	99	48.5%
2022	30.53	73^rd	102	28.4%
2023	44.36	58^th	110	47.3%
2024	31.62	77^th	105	26.7%

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Rank History for White students at Emporia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	31.13	212^th	296	28.4%
2019	42.96	178^th	306	41.8%
2021	54.82	118^th	302	60.9%
2022	53.43	134^th	307	56.4%
2023	52.71	134^th	309	56.6%
2024	49.16	140^th	295	52.5%

See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for White Students!

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 Emporia High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1093	21	44	109	9	n/a	n/a	0	1276
1989	1076	22	49	96	11	n/a	n/a	0	1254
1990	1027	18	48	109	23	n/a	n/a	0	1225
1991	1049	23	37	119	17	n/a	n/a	0	1245
1992	1021	31	61	144	18	n/a	n/a	0	1275
1993	1041	34	55	139	27	n/a	n/a	0	1296
1994	1048	44	66	138	26	n/a	n/a	0	1322
1995	1090	37	52	197	10	n/a	n/a	0	1386
1996	1090	37	52	197	10	n/a	n/a	0	1386
1997	1100	40	41	201	3	n/a	n/a	0	1385
1998	1137	22	31	206	3	n/a	n/a	0	1399
1999	1136	45	40	265	7	n/a	n/a	0	1493
2000	1106	56	43	374	10	n/a	n/a	0	1589
2001	1101	68	37	448	11	n/a	n/a	0	1665
2002	1046	59	39	549	7	n/a	n/a	0	1700
2003	1046	59	39	549	7	n/a	n/a	0	1700
2004	977	44	38	546	4	n/a	n/a	0	1609
2005	890	46	37	589	7	n/a	n/a	7	1576
2006	886	52	39	614	7	n/a	n/a	0	1598
2007	790	54	35	478	6	n/a	n/a	42	1405
2008	722	54	31	514	7	n/a	n/a	28	1356
2009	750	55	40	684	3	n/a	n/a	20	1552
2010	644	40	24	558	16	2	13	0	1297
2011	634	43	25	714	13	2	37	0	1468
2012	583	39	34	732	9	2	35	0	1434
2013	559	36	22	728	7	1	39	0	1392
2014	539	29	35	761	17	0	43	0	1424
2015	583	28	30	726	21	0	47	0	1435
2016	620	27	37	710	21	0	45	0	1460
2017	656	35	45	607	54	1	67	0	1465
2018	695	32	41	654	29	1	89	0	1541
2019	661	28	42	714	13	0	73	0	1531
2020	671	24	44	764	13	0	82	0	1598
2021	650	22	29	716	7	0	63	0	1487
2022	622	24	31	712	6	1	65	0	1461
2023	603	25	23	771	11	1	76	0	1510

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 Emporia High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1276	66.0	19.3	0
1989	1254	73.0	17.1	n/a
1990	1225	73.7	16.6	0
1991	1245	75.7	16.4	n/a
1992	1275	74.9	17.0	25.9
1993	1296	78.2	16.6	22.2
1994	1322	77.9	17.0	20.7
1995	1386	86.0	16.1	25.1
1996	1386	86.0	16.1	25.1
1997	1385	86.6	16.0	34.2
1998	1399	87.9	15.9	33.8
1999	1493	100.7	14.8	35.6
2000	1589	101.0	15.7	28.7
2001	1665	101.0	16.5	32
2002	1700	99.0	17.2	40.9
2003	1700	99.0	17.2	40.9
2004	1609	98.0	16.4	42.3
2005	1576	98.0	16.1	44.4
2006	1598	98.4	16.2	44.5
2007	1405	98.5	14.3	59.1
2008	1356	103.4	13.1	63
2009	1552	102.5	15.1	62.3
2010	1297	92.6	14.0	57.7
2011	1468	96.6	15.1	64.9
2012	1434	105.1	13.6	68.1
2013	1392	90.9	15.3	68.1
2014	1424	90.5	15.7	67.8
2015	1435	89.0	16.1	64.5
2016	1460	89.0	16.4	53.4
2017	1465	87.4	16.7	56.2
2018	1541	91.3	16.8	51.5
2019	1531	87.7	17.4	48.7
2020	1598	87.0	18.3	48.3
2021	1487	78.0	19.0	48.8
2022	1461	77.0	18.9	51.5
2023	1510	85.0	17.7	50.8

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 Emporia High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1276	66.0	19.3	0
1989	1254	73.0	17.1	n/a
1990	1225	73.7	16.6	0
1991	1245	75.7	16.4	n/a
1992	1275	74.9	17.0	25.9
1993	1296	78.2	16.6	22.2
1994	1322	77.9	17.0	20.7
1995	1386	86.0	16.1	25.1
1996	1386	86.0	16.1	25.1
1997	1385	86.6	16.0	34.2
1998	1399	87.9	15.9	33.8
1999	1493	100.7	14.8	35.6
2000	1589	101.0	15.7	28.7
2001	1665	101.0	16.5	32
2002	1700	99.0	17.2	40.9
2003	1700	99.0	17.2	40.9
2004	1609	98.0	16.4	42.3
2005	1576	98.0	16.1	44.4
2006	1598	98.4	16.2	44.5
2007	1405	98.5	14.3	59.1
2008	1356	103.4	13.1	63
2009	1552	102.5	15.1	62.3
2010	1297	92.6	14.0	57.7
2011	1468	96.6	15.1	64.9
2012	1434	105.1	13.6	68.1
2013	1392	90.9	15.3	68.1
2014	1424	90.5	15.7	67.8
2015	1435	89.0	16.1	64.5
2016	1460	89.0	16.4	53.4
2017	1465	87.4	16.7	56.2
2018	1541	91.3	16.8	51.5
2019	1531	87.7	17.4	48.7
2020	1598	87.0	18.3	48.3
2021	1487	78.0	19.0	48.8
2022	1461	77.0	18.9	51.5
2023	1510	85.0	17.7	50.8

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 Emporia High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$887 (7.8%)	$10,554 (92.2%)	$11,441

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emporia 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 266^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 215^th of 327 High schools	16.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Emporia High)	21.3	24.4	3.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Emporia)	21.3	24.4	3.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Emporia High)	15.3	14.2	1.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Emporia)	15.3	14.2	1.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Emporia High)	20.3	25.8	5.5%
11th Grade Science (Emporia)	20.3	25.8	5.5%
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	1531	1510	1.4%
African American	28	25	10.7%
American Indian	13	11	15.4%
Asian	42	23	45.2%
Hispanic	714	771	8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	661	603	8.8%
Two or More Races	73	76	4.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.7%	50.8%	2.1%

Schools Near Emporia 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
Emporia High	Public	9-12	3302 W 18th Ave	Emporia	66801	Lyon County	Emporia	No	No	No	No	(620) 341-2365	1,510	85	17.7	50.8%	603 (39.9%)	25 (1.7%)	771 (51.1%)	23 (1.5%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (5.0%)	32	238^th of 318 public high schools	25.2%		39	215^th of 327 public high schools	34.3%	23				25.1	25.1				12.1	12.1		22.7	22.7	$11,441	$887	$10,554
Olpe Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	220 W Listerscheid St	Olpe	66865	Lyon County	Southern Lyon County	No	No	No	No	(620) 475-3223	147	13	11.5	23.8%	131 (89.1%)	2 (1.4%)	12 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	84.1	32^nd of 318 public high schools	89.9%		60.3	114^th of 327 public high schools	65.1%	82		43.5	42.9	40.0	42.0		47.8	64.3	46.7	53.1	28.6	34.8	31.4	$12,689	$00	$12,689
Hartford Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	100 Commercial St	Hartford	66854	Lyon County	Southern Lyon County	No	No	No	No	(620) 392-5515	107	11	9.7	61.7%	101 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	2.8	315^th of 318 public high schools	0.9%		26.8	261^st of 327 public high schools	20.2%	54	25.0	14.3	11.8	0.0	13.3	27.3	14.3	5.9	0.0	11.9	17.6	5.9	11.8	$14,273	$222	$14,052
Northern Heights	Public	9-12	1208 Hwy 56	Allen	66833	Lyon County	North Lyon County	No	No	No	No	(620) 481-2087	124	14	8.6	37.9%	114 (91.9%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.2%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	81.2	39^th of 318 public high schools	87.7%		51.5	152^nd of 327 public high schools	53.5%	113				36.7	36.7				33.3	33.3		40.0	40.0	$15,449	$1,337	$14,112
Chase County Junior Senior High School	Public	7-12	600 Main Street	Cottonwood Falls	66845	Chase County	Chase County	No	No	No	No	(620) 273-6354	165	16	10.5	38.2%	151 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	56.1	122^nd of 318 public high schools	61.6%		49.9	163^rd of 327 public high schools	50.2%	41		34.4	14.3	25.0	25.0		28.1	17.9	31.2	26.1	17.9	28.0	22.6	$14,889	$982	$13,907
Lebo High	Public	6-12	12 W 4th St	Lebo	66856	Coffey County	Lebo-Waverly	No	No	No	No	(620) 256-6341	122	11	11.0	35.2%	114 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	90.7	18^th of 318 public high schools	94.3%		93.4	10^th of 327 public high schools	96.9%	8	47.1	35.3	64.3	46.1	47.5	11.8	41.2	57.1	30.8	34.4	50.0	64.7	58.1	$10,139	$1,234	$8,905

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