Junction City Senior High

Summary:

Junction City Senior High is a public high school in Junction City, Kansas, serving 1,657 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Geary County Schools district, which is ranked 105 out of 266 districts in the state.

While Junction City Senior High has a diverse student population, including a significant number of military-connected students, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.29% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 27.57%. The school's performance in Mathematics is particularly concerning, with only 16.01% of 10th-grade students being proficient or better, compared to the state average of 21.31%. When compared to nearby high-performing schools, such as Manhattan High School and Abilene High School, Junction City Senior High lags significantly behind in academic metrics.

The school's academic challenges may be attributed to a variety of factors, including a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (46.65% receive free or reduced-price lunch) and a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 12.9. Additionally, the school's performance has declined over the past several years, dropping from 159th out of 314 Kansas high schools in 2016-2017 to 227th out of 318 in 2023-2024. Addressing the diverse needs of the school's student population, including those from military-connected families, will be crucial in improving the school's academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1100 Blue Jay Way
       Junction City, KS  66441


(785) 717-4200

District: Geary County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
227th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,322 Help


Feeder schools for Junction City Senior High:

Elementary:    Eisenhower Elementary
    Fort Riley Elementary
    Grandview Elementary
    Lincoln Elementary
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Middle:    Fort Riley Middle School
    Junction City Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  1,657

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.1%
Hispanic:
20.0%
African American:
19.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.7% Help


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Compare Details Junction City Senior High ranks worse than 71.4% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Junction City Senior High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.1%), Hispanic (20%), African American (19.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Junction City Senior High is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Junction City Senior High is $12,322.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Junction City Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Junction City Senior High 227th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Junction City Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:
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Pacific Islander students:
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Geary County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Geary County Schools 105th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Junction City Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Junction City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.33 213th 262 18.7%
2007 45.61 163rd 280 41.8%
2008 66.99 94th 267 64.8%
2009 20.40 258th 291 11.3%
2010 38.34 230th 302 23.8%
2011 15.60 276th 298 7.4%
2012 37.83 257th 317 18.9%
2013 29.72 277th 323 14.2%
2015 40.84 209th 326 35.9%
2016 27.79 233rd 313 25.6%
2017 33.86 207th 316 34.5%
2018 47.80 159th 314 49.4%
2019 39.55 213th 325 34.5%
2021 48.60 165th 320 48.4%
2022 48.90 170th 324 47.5%
2023 36.95 225th 327 31.2%
2024 34.09 227th 318 28.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Junction City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.38 19th 49 61.2%
2019 47.89 26th 58 55.2%
2021 50.59 27th 55 50.9%
2022 35.73 34th 57 40.4%
2023 43.87 30th 64 53.1%
2024 41.43 36th 67 46.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Junction City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.04 37th 47 21.3%
2019 50.68 17th 49 65.3%
2021 33.03 26th 41 36.6%
2023 32.14 31st 42 26.2%
2024 65.62 6th 39 84.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Junction City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.34 77th 110 30.0%
2019 28.22 95th 111 14.4%
2021 40.41 59th 115 48.7%
2022 33.57 77th 117 34.2%
2023 34.68 78th 122 36.1%
2024 34.56 76th 124 38.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Junction City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.22 60th 228 73.7%
2019 39.13 145th 229 36.7%
2021 50.79 98th 213 54.0%
2022 46.51 119th 223 46.6%
2023 37.33 166th 250 33.6%
2024 37.42 172nd 249 30.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Junction City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.10 5th 10 50.0%
2024 46.22 6th 8 25.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Junction City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.36 148th 248 40.3%
2019 37.40 163rd 249 34.5%
2021 44.08 140th 250 44.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Junction City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.34 77th 110 30.0%
2019 28.22 95th 111 14.4%
2021 40.41 59th 115 48.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Junction City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.73 6th 9 33.3%
2021 25.07 9th 11 18.2%
2022 22.95 8th 10 20.0%
2023 14.48 10th 12 16.7%
2024 27.96 9th 12 25.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Junction City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.86 114th 248 54.0%
2019 40.20 160th 252 36.5%
2021 52.07 109th 258 57.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Junction City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.95 12th 32 62.5%
2022 71.11 10th 28 64.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Junction City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.46 16th 47 66.0%
2019 51.71 18th 46 60.9%
2021 65.84 11th 48 77.1%
2022 72.76 9th 50 82.0%
2023 33.82 34th 53 35.8%
2024 42.20 26th 50 48.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Junction City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.59 34th 89 61.8%
2019 51.00 36th 92 60.9%
2021 67.46 21st 99 78.8%
2022 67.94 22nd 102 78.4%
2023 50.98 50th 110 54.5%
2024 54.24 32nd 105 69.5%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Junction City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.15 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Junction City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.22 156th 296 47.3%
2019 46.53 156th 306 49.0%
2021 58.48 100th 302 66.9%
2022 55.61 119th 307 61.2%
2023 50.84 143rd 309 53.7%
2024 44.88 166th 295 43.7%
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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 Junction City Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 715 300 64 50 0 n/a n/a 0 1129
1989 651 312 70 63 3 n/a n/a 0 1099
1990 577 329 89 90 3 n/a n/a 0 1088
1991 821 476 114 106 3 n/a n/a 0 1520
1992 842 508 111 103 2 n/a n/a 0 1566
1993 795 490 96 118 1 n/a n/a 0 1500
1994 763 493 88 123 1 n/a n/a 0 1468
1995 638 488 89 124 9 n/a n/a 0 1348
1996 638 488 89 124 9 n/a n/a 0 1348
1997 657 518 71 136 11 n/a n/a 0 1393
1998 689 475 92 153 14 n/a n/a 0 1423
1999 673 463 84 155 17 n/a n/a 0 1392
2000 663 479 73 153 14 n/a n/a 0 1382
2001 659 475 83 148 16 n/a n/a 0 1381
2002 766 498 67 146 12 n/a n/a 0 1489
2003 766 498 67 146 12 n/a n/a 0 1489
2004 750 435 39 132 13 n/a n/a 186 1555
2005 767 411 36 123 8 n/a n/a 219 1564
2006 781 419 41 126 8 n/a n/a 216 1591
2007 784 551 108 191 29 n/a n/a 0 1663
2008 799 547 89 197 26 n/a n/a 0 1658
2009 843 595 94 186 26 n/a n/a 0 1744
2010 817 457 43 268 22 18 188 0 1813
2011 798 410 37 271 15 23 184 0 1738
2012 778 408 40 292 15 20 189 0 1742
2013 783 400 49 296 14 25 177 0 1744
2014 888 419 49 169 13 22 176 0 1736
2015 869 426 46 226 16 16 162 0 1761
2016 786 378 42 276 13 22 154 0 1671
2017 741 364 36 334 12 25 163 0 1675
2018 707 291 42 317 13 26 172 0 1568
2019 648 252 40 299 7 30 154 0 1430
2020 658 266 37 309 9 28 153 0 1460
2021 656 270 48 295 8 39 150 0 1466
2022 699 327 38 331 4 35 164 0 1598
2023 730 325 37 332 8 42 183 0 1657

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 Junction City Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1129 74.0 15.2 0
1989 1099 70.0 15.7 n/a
1990 1088 75.7 14.3 0
1991 1520 98.6 15.4 n/a
1992 1566 92.7 16.8 39
1993 1500 93.2 16.1 24.2
1994 1468 90.8 16.2 26.5
1995 1348 89.0 15.1 39.3
1996 1348 89.0 15.1 39.3
1997 1393 85.6 16.3 44.8
1998 1423 86.3 16.5 43.9
1999 1392 88.3 15.8 42.1
2000 1382 94.0 14.7 41.2
2001 1381 93.5 14.8 37.6
2002 1489 95.3 15.6 38.5
2003 1489 95.3 15.6 38.5
2004 1555 104.2 14.9 44.8
2005 1564 103.5 15.1 44.8
2006 1591 112.4 14.2 45.5
2007 1663 118.6 14.0 37.8
2008 1658 107.0 15.5 39.9
2009 1744 112.0 15.6 40.5
2010 1813 112.0 16.1 31.7
2011 1738 108.2 16.0 50.2
2012 1742 170.6 10.2 51.3
2013 1744 156.0 11.1 50.4
2014 1736 152.5 11.3 50.5
2015 1761 140.0 12.5 54.6
2016 1671 138.0 12.1 55.1
2017 1675 135.7 12.3 53.4
2018 1568 127.7 12.2 52.5
2019 1430 118.5 12.0 52.2
2020 1460 112.5 12.9 51.1
2021 1466 107.7 13.6 46.3
2022 1598 115.7 13.8 38.9
2023 1657 128.0 12.9 46.7

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 Junction City Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1129 74.0 15.2 0
1989 1099 70.0 15.7 n/a
1990 1088 75.7 14.3 0
1991 1520 98.6 15.4 n/a
1992 1566 92.7 16.8 39
1993 1500 93.2 16.1 24.2
1994 1468 90.8 16.2 26.5
1995 1348 89.0 15.1 39.3
1996 1348 89.0 15.1 39.3
1997 1393 85.6 16.3 44.8
1998 1423 86.3 16.5 43.9
1999 1392 88.3 15.8 42.1
2000 1382 94.0 14.7 41.2
2001 1381 93.5 14.8 37.6
2002 1489 95.3 15.6 38.5
2003 1489 95.3 15.6 38.5
2004 1555 104.2 14.9 44.8
2005 1564 103.5 15.1 44.8
2006 1591 112.4 14.2 45.5
2007 1663 118.6 14.0 37.8
2008 1658 107.0 15.5 39.9
2009 1744 112.0 15.6 40.5
2010 1813 112.0 16.1 31.7
2011 1738 108.2 16.0 50.2
2012 1742 170.6 10.2 51.3
2013 1744 156.0 11.1 50.4
2014 1736 152.5 11.3 50.5
2015 1761 140.0 12.5 54.6
2016 1671 138.0 12.1 55.1
2017 1675 135.7 12.3 53.4
2018 1568 127.7 12.2 52.5
2019 1430 118.5 12.0 52.2
2020 1460 112.5 12.9 51.1
2021 1466 107.7 13.6 46.3
2022 1598 115.7 13.8 38.9
2023 1657 128.0 12.9 46.7

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 Junction City Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $928 (7.5%) $11,395 (92.5%) $12,322

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Junction City Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 213th of 325 High schoolsRanks 225th of 327 High schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Junction City Senior High)24.820.3
 4.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Geary County Schools)24.820.3
 4.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Junction City Senior High)19.313.7
 5.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Geary County Schools)19.313.7
 5.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Junction City Senior High)27.928.6
 0.7%
   11th Grade Science (Geary County Schools)27.928.6
 0.7%
   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 Students14301657
 15.9%
African American252325
 29%
American Indian78
 14.3%
Asian4037
 7.5%
Hispanic299332
 11%
Pacific Islander3042
 40%
White648730
 12.7%
Two or More Races154183
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.2%46.7%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Junction City Senior High

Students at Junction City Senior High are 44% White, 20% Hispanic, 20% African American, 11% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.

Junction City Senior High ranks 227th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,657 students attended Junction City Senior High.

Junction City Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eisenhower Elementary
Elementary : Fort Riley Elementary
Elementary : Grandview Elementary
Elementary : Lincoln Elementary
Elementary : LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary
Elementary : Milford Elementary
Elementary : Morris Hill Elementary
Elementary : Sheridan Elementary
Elementary : Spring Valley Elementary
Elementary : Ware Elementary
Elementary : Washington Elementary
Elementary : Westwood Elementary
Middle : Fort Riley Middle School
Middle : Junction City Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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