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Onaga Senior High

Summary:

Onaga Senior High is a public high school in Onaga, Kansas, serving 94 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton school district, which is ranked 50 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Onaga Senior High has shown fluctuating academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 23 to 255 out of Kansas high schools. However, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 36th, indicating strong academic performance. Compared to the district and state, Onaga Senior High has consistently outperformed in mathematics, with 42.3% of students proficient or better, versus 30.31% for the district and 31.6% for the state. In science, the school has also performed well, with 47.05% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 32.28%. The school's performance in serving low-income students has been strong, with Onaga Senior High ranking 6th out of 229 Kansas high schools in 2018-2019 and 17th out of 228 in 2017-2018 for this subgroup.

While Onaga Senior High has performed well in certain areas, its relatively lower performance in English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages presents an opportunity for improvement. The school's fluctuations in its statewide ranking also suggest challenges in maintaining consistent academic excellence. However, the school's strong performance in mathematics and science, coupled with its success in serving low-income students, are positive indicators that the school is working to support its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 High Street
       Onaga, KS  66521

(785) 889-4251

District: Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,913 Help


Feeder schools for Onaga Senior High:

Elementary:    Onaga Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  92

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Onaga Senior High ranks better than 88.7% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.17. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Onaga Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Onaga Senior High is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Onaga Senior High is $10,913.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Onaga Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Onaga Senior High 36th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Onaga Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton:

SchoolDigger ranks Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton 50th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Onaga Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Onaga Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.35 9th 262 96.6%
2007 84.86 23rd 280 91.8%
2009 40.95 203rd 291 30.2%
2010 40.60 221st 302 26.8%
2011 54.61 157th 298 47.3%
2012 33.52 271st 317 14.5%
2013 50.22 199th 323 38.4%
2015 74.89 56th 326 82.8%
2016 66.00 87th 313 72.2%
2017 86.08 39th 316 87.7%
2018 76.12 51st 314 83.8%
2019 86.12 23rd 325 92.9%
2021 47.33 172nd 320 46.3%
2022 27.44 255th 324 21.3%
2023 71.92 64th 327 80.4%
2024 83.17 36th 318 88.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Onaga Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.07 17th 228 92.5%
2019 93.64 6th 229 97.4%
2024 43.46 138th 249 44.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Onaga Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.39 37th 248 85.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Onaga Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.12 63rd 248 74.6%
2021 47.58 131st 258 49.2%
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Rank History for White students at Onaga Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.42 59th 296 80.1%
2019 80.90 33rd 306 89.2%
2021 46.77 158th 302 47.7%
2022 27.34 251st 307 18.2%
2023 55.26 126th 309 59.2%
2024 75.65 49th 295 83.4%
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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 Onaga Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 109 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1989 119 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1990 118 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1991 117 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 122
1992 125 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 129
1993 118 1 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 125
1994 120 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1995 132 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1996 132 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1997 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1998 163 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 167
1999 202 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2000 146 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2001 132 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 136
2002 115 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 121
2003 115 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 121
2004 103 1 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 111
2005 115 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 120
2006 108 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2007 104 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2008 116 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2009 103 3 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 111
2010 102 0 0 6 1 0 4 0 113
2011 107 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 115
2012 104 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 114
2013 115 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 120
2014 111 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 117
2015 94 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 100
2016 87 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 93
2017 82 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 89
2018 71 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 79
2019 73 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 77
2020 78 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 82
2021 70 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 77
2022 70 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 78
2023 82 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 94
2024 81 0 0 7 0 0 4 0 92

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 Onaga Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 110 13.0 8.4 0
1989 121 14.0 8.6 n/a
1990 121 13.4 9.0 0
1991 122 12.8 9.5 n/a
1992 129 13.0 9.9 20.2
1993 125 12.8 9.8 15.2
1994 123 12.8 9.6 15.4
1995 135 14.0 9.6 21.5
1996 135 14.0 9.6 21.5
1997 158 14.3 11.0 17.1
1998 167 14.5 11.5 21
1999 206 19.4 10.6 19.9
2000 150 12.1 12.4 25.3
2001 136 12.6 10.8 25.7
2002 121 13.7 8.8 21.5
2003 121 13.7 8.8 21.5
2004 111 14.7 7.6 22.5
2005 120 13.7 8.8 25.8
2006 112 13.3 8.4 26.8
2007 110 13.6 8.1 30
2008 122 11.3 10.8 31.1
2009 111 11.1 10.0 29.7
2010 113 9.2 12.2 37.2
2011 115 9.6 11.9 42.6
2012 114 13.9 8.1 43.9
2013 120 11.4 10.5 40.8
2014 117 11.8 9.9 37.6
2015 100 12.0 8.3 40
2016 93 10.0 9.3 36.6
2017 89 10.1 8.8 37.1
2018 79 9.9 7.9 53.2
2019 77 11.4 6.7 37.7
2020 82 12.4 6.6 43.9
2021 77 12.5 6.1 51.9
2022 78 11.0 7.0 30.8
2023 94 7.8 11.9 43.6
2024 92 7.3 12.6 35.9

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 Onaga Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 110 13.0 8.4 0
1989 121 14.0 8.6 n/a
1990 121 13.4 9.0 0
1991 122 12.8 9.5 n/a
1992 129 13.0 9.9 20.2
1993 125 12.8 9.8 15.2
1994 123 12.8 9.6 15.4
1995 135 14.0 9.6 21.5
1996 135 14.0 9.6 21.5
1997 158 14.3 11.0 17.1
1998 167 14.5 11.5 21
1999 206 19.4 10.6 19.9
2000 150 12.1 12.4 25.3
2001 136 12.6 10.8 25.7
2002 121 13.7 8.8 21.5
2003 121 13.7 8.8 21.5
2004 111 14.7 7.6 22.5
2005 120 13.7 8.8 25.8
2006 112 13.3 8.4 26.8
2007 110 13.6 8.1 30
2008 122 11.3 10.8 31.1
2009 111 11.1 10.0 29.7
2010 113 9.2 12.2 37.2
2011 115 9.6 11.9 42.6
2012 114 13.9 8.1 43.9
2013 120 11.4 10.5 40.8
2014 117 11.8 9.9 37.6
2015 100 12.0 8.3 40
2016 93 10.0 9.3 36.6
2017 89 10.1 8.8 37.1
2018 79 9.9 7.9 53.2
2019 77 11.4 6.7 37.7
2020 82 12.4 6.6 43.9
2021 77 12.5 6.1 51.9
2022 78 11.0 7.0 30.8
2023 94 7.8 11.9 43.6
2024 92 7.3 12.6 35.9

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 Onaga Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,122 (19.4%) $8,791 (80.6%) $10,913

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Onaga Senior 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 23rd of 325 High schoolsRanks 64th of 327 High schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Onaga Senior High)33.337.5
 4.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton)33.337.5
 4.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Onaga Senior High)4018.8
 21.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton)4018.8
 21.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Onaga Senior High)54.543.5
 11.1%
   11th Grade Science (Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton)54.543.5
 11.1%
   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 Students7794
 22.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic26
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White7382
 12.3%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.7%43.6%
 6%

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Onaga Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Onaga Elementary

Students at Onaga Senior High are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Onaga Senior High ranks 36th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 92 students attended Onaga Senior High.


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