Is Parsons Senior High a good school?

Parsons Senior High ranks 179 th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Parsons Senior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 416 students attended Parsons Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of Parsons Senior High?

Students at Parsons Senior High are 57% White, 17% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% American Indian.

What schools feed into Parsons Senior High?

Parsons Senior High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Garfield School Elementary : Guthridge School Elementary : Lincoln School Middle : Parsons Middle School

Parsons Senior High

Summary:

Parsons Senior High is a public high school in Parsons, Kansas, serving 394 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Parsons school district, which is ranked 170 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Parsons Senior High's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 24.71% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.55%. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 67.77% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools like Erie High School (49.65%) and Cherryvale Senior/Middle School (61.03%). Parsons Senior High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 114th out of 316 Kansas high schools in 2015-2016 to 239th out of 320 in 2020-2021, with a current 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

However, the school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing exceptionally well and ranking 4th out of 102 Kansas high schools in the 2021-2022 school year. Additionally, Parsons Senior High has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13 to 13.6 students per teacher in recent years, which is comparable to or better than nearby schools. These factors suggest that with the right strategies and resources, there may be opportunities for improvement at Parsons Senior High.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3030 Morton
Parsons, KS 67357

(620) 421-3660

District: Parsons

SchoolDigger Rank:
179^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,851

Feeder schools for Parsons Senior High:

Elementary:	Garfield School
	Guthridge School
	Lincoln School
Middle:	Parsons Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 416

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.2%

Two or more races:

16.8%

Hispanic:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Parsons Senior High ranks worse than 56.3% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Parsons Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.2%), two or more races (16.8%), Hispanic (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parsons Senior High is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Parsons Senior High employs 28.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parsons Senior High is $10,851.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parsons Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Parsons Senior High 179^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Parsons Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Parsons:

SchoolDigger ranks Parsons 170^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Parsons Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Parsons Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	16.30	242^nd	262	7.6%
2007	23.23	247^th	280	11.8%
2008	35.55	202^nd	267	24.3%
2009	10.55	271^st	291	6.9%
2010	37.77	231^st	302	23.5%
2011	59.33	136^th	298	54.4%
2012	59.66	158^th	317	50.2%
2013	43.91	231^st	323	28.5%
2015	38.30	228^th	326	30.1%
2016	57.45	120^th	313	61.7%
2017	59.01	114^th	316	63.9%
2018	53.41	135^th	314	57.0%
2019	47.40	168^th	325	48.3%
2021	32.25	239^th	320	25.3%
2022	51.34	159^th	324	50.9%
2023	54.20	139^th	327	57.5%
2024	45.39	179^th	318	43.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Parsons Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	25.53	44^th	58	24.1%
2022	27.58	43^rd	57	24.6%
2023	27.74	48^th	64	25.0%
2024	42.19	35^th	67	47.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Parsons Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	31.73	85^th	111	23.4%
2021	35.61	71^st	115	38.3%
2022	45.39	50^th	117	57.3%
2023	38.19	68^th	122	44.3%
2024	33.32	79^th	124	36.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parsons Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	53.31	102^nd	228	55.3%
2019	34.63	162^nd	229	29.3%
2021	46.87	114^th	213	46.5%
2022	53.26	86^th	223	61.4%
2023	58.40	80^th	250	68.0%
2024	43.00	141^st	249	43.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Parsons Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	72.73	51^st	248	79.4%
2019	55.63	105^th	249	57.8%
2021	32.43	185^th	250	26.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Parsons Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	31.73	85^th	111	23.4%
2021	35.61	71^st	115	38.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Parsons Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	25.18	192^nd	248	22.6%
2019	38.76	165^th	252	34.5%
2021	33.27	192^nd	258	25.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Parsons Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.01	38^th	47	19.1%
2023	68.77	11^th	53	79.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Parsons Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2021	74.53	17^th	99	82.8%
2022	94.88	4^th	102	96.1%
2023	56.71	41^st	110	62.7%

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Rank History for White students at Parsons Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	52.08	132^nd	296	55.4%
2019	56.18	119^th	306	61.1%
2021	30.07	240^th	302	20.5%
2022	40.55	189^th	307	38.4%
2023	64.43	88^th	309	71.5%
2024	52.91	123^rd	295	58.3%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Parsons Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	479	71	7	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	584
1989	477	63	4	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
1990	443	62	6	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
1991	431	59	9	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
1992	442	71	10	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	542
1993	442	54	11	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	533
1994	416	64	16	30	2	n/a	n/a	0	528
1995	435	68	8	28	7	n/a	n/a	0	546
1996	435	68	8	28	7	n/a	n/a	0	546
1997	459	61	0	23	7	n/a	n/a	0	550
1998	443	58	7	23	6	n/a	n/a	0	537
1999	454	52	7	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	535
2000	435	67	3	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	530
2001	435	70	7	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	531
2002	443	69	5	27	6	n/a	n/a	0	550
2003	443	69	5	27	6	n/a	n/a	0	550
2004	461	78	4	23	9	n/a	n/a	0	575
2005	396	70	1	24	9	n/a	n/a	8	508
2006	46	74	0	16	8	n/a	n/a	376	520
2007	374	100	2	27	9	n/a	n/a	1	513
2008	302	78	2	25	5	n/a	n/a	1	413
2009	303	91	1	27	4	n/a	n/a	0	426
2010	248	55	0	35	1	0	37	0	376
2011	248	54	2	40	3	0	37	0	384
2012	255	48	3	42	2	0	41	0	391
2013	232	46	2	36	3	0	40	0	359
2014	244	55	5	36	1	0	43	0	384
2015	242	52	4	32	0	0	38	0	368
2016	220	47	7	39	2	1	46	0	362
2017	231	50	6	35	2	0	41	0	365
2018	222	37	8	39	3	0	37	0	346
2019	199	45	8	44	5	0	38	0	339
2020	218	45	5	48	5	0	42	0	363
2021	248	39	5	49	7	0	54	0	402
2022	234	44	2	47	7	0	57	0	391
2023	228	37	2	51	11	0	65	0	394
2024	238	43	2	49	14	0	70	0	416

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Parsons Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	584	39.0	14.9	0
1989	563	38.0	14.8	n/a
1990	540	37.7	14.3	0
1991	525	34.5	15.2	n/a
1992	542	33.8	16.0	31.7
1993	533	33.7	15.8	23.6
1994	528	36.1	14.6	21.2
1995	546	35.0	15.6	26
1996	546	35.0	15.6	26
1997	550	37.5	14.7	24.9
1998	537	35.3	15.2	27.6
1999	535	35.8	14.9	29.9
2000	530	32.6	16.3	30.4
2001	531	30.5	17.4	32.2
2002	550	34.1	16.1	35.5
2003	550	34.1	16.1	35.5
2004	575	36.8	15.6	39.1
2005	508	36.4	14.0	42.4
2006	520	36.9	14.1	164.6
2007	513	39.1	13.1	44.5
2008	413	27.0	15.3	48.5
2009	426	26.6	16.0	55.2
2010	376	32.6	11.5	59.3
2011	384	32.2	11.9	58.6
2012	391	75.4	5.1	58.8
2013	359	26.8	13.3	64.1
2014	384	32.9	11.6	62.2
2015	368	31.0	11.8	62.8
2016	362	31.0	11.6	64.4
2017	365	30.7	11.8	61.6
2018	346	29.2	11.8	66.2
2019	339	28.3	11.9	68.4
2020	363	31.9	11.3	66.1
2021	402	30.7	13.0	63.9
2022	391	28.9	13.5	61.9
2023	394	28.9	13.6	67.8
2024	416	28.9	14.3	71.9

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 Parsons Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	584	39.0	14.9	0
1989	563	38.0	14.8	n/a
1990	540	37.7	14.3	0
1991	525	34.5	15.2	n/a
1992	542	33.8	16.0	31.7
1993	533	33.7	15.8	23.6
1994	528	36.1	14.6	21.2
1995	546	35.0	15.6	26
1996	546	35.0	15.6	26
1997	550	37.5	14.7	24.9
1998	537	35.3	15.2	27.6
1999	535	35.8	14.9	29.9
2000	530	32.6	16.3	30.4
2001	531	30.5	17.4	32.2
2002	550	34.1	16.1	35.5
2003	550	34.1	16.1	35.5
2004	575	36.8	15.6	39.1
2005	508	36.4	14.0	42.4
2006	520	36.9	14.1	164.6
2007	513	39.1	13.1	44.5
2008	413	27.0	15.3	48.5
2009	426	26.6	16.0	55.2
2010	376	32.6	11.5	59.3
2011	384	32.2	11.9	58.6
2012	391	75.4	5.1	58.8
2013	359	26.8	13.3	64.1
2014	384	32.9	11.6	62.2
2015	368	31.0	11.8	62.8
2016	362	31.0	11.6	64.4
2017	365	30.7	11.8	61.6
2018	346	29.2	11.8	66.2
2019	339	28.3	11.9	68.4
2020	363	31.9	11.3	66.1
2021	402	30.7	13.0	63.9
2022	391	28.9	13.5	61.9
2023	394	28.9	13.6	67.8
2024	416	28.9	14.3	71.9

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 Parsons Senior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,796 (25.8%)	$8,055 (74.2%)	$10,851

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parsons 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 168^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 139^th of 327 High schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Parsons Senior High)	30.8	28.1	2.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Parsons)	30.8	28.1	2.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Parsons Senior High)	14.1	15.6	1.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Parsons)	14.1	15.6	1.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Parsons Senior High)	33.8	35.4	1.6%
11th Grade Science (Parsons)	33.8	35.4	1.6%
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	339	394	16.2%
African American	45	37	17.8%
American Indian	5	11	120%
Asian	8	2	75%
Hispanic	44	51	15.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	199	228	14.6%
Two or More Races	38	65	71.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.4%	67.8%	0.7%

Schools Near Parsons Senior 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
Parsons Senior High	Public	9-12	3030 Morton	Parsons	67357	Labette County	Parsons	No	No	No	No	(620) 421-3660	416	29	14.3	71.9%	238 (57.2%)	43 (10.3%)	49 (11.8%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (16.8%)	45.4	179^th of 318 public high schools	43.7%		54.2	139^th of 327 public high schools	57.5%	40				24.7	24.7				22.2	22.2		26.4	26.4	$10,851	$2,796	$8,055
Labette County Virtual School	Public, Virtual	6-12	401 S. High School Street	Altamont	67330	Labette County	Labette County	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(620) 784-5326	25				19 (76.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (16.0%)								(n/a)
Labette County High School	Public	9-12	601 S High School Street	Altamont	67330	Labette County	Labette County	No	No	No	No	(620) 784-5321	507	29	17.5	57.6%	425 (83.8%)	6 (1.2%)	19 (3.7%)	3 (0.6%)	12 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.3%)	33.2	231^st of 318 public high schools	27.4%		34.3	238^th of 327 public high schools	27.2%	7				28.5	28.5				10.8	10.8		20.9	20.9	$11,422	$180	$11,242
St. Paul High School	Public	9-12	118 First Street	Saint Paul	66771	Neosho County	Chetopa-St. Paul	No	No	No	No	(620) 449-2245	67	6	11.9	47.8%	65 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68.8	75^th of 318 public high schools	76.4%		90.9	13^th of 327 public high schools	96.0%	62				16.7	16.7				41.7	41.7		47.4	47.4	$15,669	$1,173	$14,496
Oswego Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	1501 Tomahawk Trail	Oswego	67356	Labette County	Oswego	No	No	No	No	(620) 795-2125	192	20	9.6	66.1%	163 (84.9%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.8%)	65.8	82^nd of 318 public high schools	74.2%		70.8	69^th of 327 public high schools	78.9%	13	40.0	42.4	20.0	40.9	35.2	10.0	27.3	3.4	22.7	16.3	10.0	30.4	18.9	$18,677	$292	$18,384
Cherryvale Senior / Middle School	Public	7-12	700 S Carson	Cherryvale	67335	Montgomery County	Cherryvale	No	No	No	No	(620) 336-8100	288	27	10.7	72.9%	240 (83.3%)	2 (0.7%)	22 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	28.6	249^th of 318 public high schools	21.7%		23.9	273^rd of 327 public high schools	16.5%	24		20.0	12.5	25.0	18.8		15.6	8.9	10.4	11.4	25.0	20.5	23.0	$12,623	$789	$11,834
Erie High School	Public	9-12	1400 N. Main St	Erie	66733	Neosho County	Erie-Galesburg	No	No	No	No	(620) 244-1000	154	14	11.4	49.4%	141 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.6%)	21	273^rd of 318 public high schools	14.2%		35.2	231^st of 327 public high schools	29.4%	42				21.9	21.9				6.2	6.2		18.4	18.4	$13,773	$612	$13,161

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