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Russell High

Summary:

Russell High is a public high school located in Russell, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 207 students. The school is part of the Russell County School District, which is ranked 240 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Russell High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas high schools, with a ranking between 192 and 293 out of 313-326 schools over the past 8 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with only 11.66% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 27.57%. Subgroup performance is also concerning, with male students, white students, and low socioeconomic status students ranking in the bottom quarter of Kansas high schools.

While Russell High spends $13,521 per student, which is higher than the nearby Victoria Junior-Senior High School ($12,540 per student), its student-teacher ratio of 11.8 is higher than the 8.2 ratio at Victoria Junior-Senior High. Additionally, Russell High has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.44% to 55.07% over the past three years, significantly higher than the 25.83% rate at Victoria Junior-Senior High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 565 State Street
       Russell, KS  67665

(785) 483-5631

District: Russell County

SchoolDigger Rank:
271st of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,521 Help


Feeder schools for Russell High:

Elementary:    Bickerdyke Elementary
    Simpson Elementary
Middle:    Ruppenthal Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  207

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.5%
Two or more races:
7.7%
Hispanic:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.1% Help


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Compare Details Russell High ranks worse than 85.2% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.84. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Russell High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Russell High is $13,521.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Russell High:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell High 271st of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Russell High in the ranking list.)

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Russell County:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell County 240th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Russell High

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Rank History for all students at Russell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.16 97th 262 63.0%
2007 59.25 124th 280 55.7%
2008 79.76 41st 267 84.6%
2009 81.11 27th 291 90.7%
2010 65.62 101st 302 66.6%
2011 60.37 128th 298 57.0%
2012 70.30 79th 317 75.1%
2013 61.85 132nd 323 59.1%
2015 77.36 44th 326 86.5%
2016 44.63 183rd 313 41.5%
2017 37.59 192nd 316 39.2%
2018 31.12 228th 314 27.4%
2019 14.38 293rd 325 9.8%
2021 16.07 281st 320 12.2%
2022 23.43 271st 324 16.4%
2023 34.39 237th 327 27.5%
2024 21.84 271st 318 14.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Russell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.82 65th 110 40.9%
2019 39.58 69th 111 37.8%
2024 41.32 63rd 124 49.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Russell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.65 144th 228 36.8%
2019 20.31 207th 229 9.6%
2021 14.98 200th 213 6.1%
2022 18.34 201st 223 9.9%
2023 30.74 192nd 250 23.2%
2024 22.60 215th 249 13.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Russell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.67 146th 248 41.1%
2019 18.23 218th 249 12.4%
2021 32.06 186th 250 25.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Russell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.82 65th 110 40.9%
2019 39.58 69th 111 37.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Russell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.61 212th 248 14.5%
2019 10.64 241st 252 4.4%
2021 6.65 251st 258 2.7%
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Rank History for White students at Russell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.07 247th 296 16.6%
2019 12.48 285th 306 6.9%
2021 12.57 288th 302 4.6%
2022 20.64 267th 307 13.0%
2023 33.43 222nd 309 28.2%
2024 22.73 249th 295 15.6%
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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 Russell High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 297 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1989 288 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1990 270 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1991 256 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1992 243 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1993 272 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1994 312 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 319
1995 327 5 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 341
1996 327 5 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 341
1997 347 2 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 353
1998 356 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1999 352 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2000 302 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2001 275 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2002 256 9 3 3 4 n/a n/a 0 275
2003 256 9 3 3 4 n/a n/a 0 275
2004 261 8 0 7 6 n/a n/a 0 282
2005 293 11 2 13 5 n/a n/a 0 324
2006 312 12 3 8 2 n/a n/a 7 344
2007 290 11 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 318
2008 268 8 4 5 4 n/a n/a 0 289
2009 261 4 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 278
2010 272 3 2 9 0 1 2 0 289
2011 254 7 2 8 6 0 3 0 280
2012 232 3 2 10 2 0 7 0 256
2013 228 2 2 7 0 0 12 0 251
2014 228 3 3 8 0 0 14 0 256
2015 215 7 2 10 0 0 2 0 236
2016 210 8 2 10 0 0 6 0 236
2017 223 11 4 15 1 0 8 0 262
2018 220 5 2 10 1 0 10 0 248
2019 224 5 2 10 2 0 11 0 254
2020 206 2 3 13 3 0 12 0 239
2021 200 2 0 12 2 0 10 0 226
2022 191 0 0 13 3 0 14 0 221
2023 177 0 0 11 3 0 16 0 207

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 Russell High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 299 25.0 11.9 0
1989 290 26.0 11.1 n/a
1990 270 24.8 10.8 0
1991 258 24.2 10.6 n/a
1992 245 22.7 10.7 33.1
1993 275 26.4 10.4 17.1
1994 319 23.5 13.6 19.4
1995 341 25.5 13.4 28.2
1996 341 25.5 13.4 28.2
1997 353 26.5 13.3 27.2
1998 361 26.6 13.6 26.9
1999 355 26.5 13.4 25.4
2000 308 26.5 11.6 30.5
2001 279 27.4 10.2 26.9
2002 275 26.3 10.5 30.5
2003 275 26.3 10.5 30.5
2004 282 26.7 10.6 31.2
2005 324 25.7 12.6 32.1
2006 344 26.2 13.1 36.5
2007 318 29.3 10.9 34.6
2008 289 25.7 11.2 35.6
2009 278 26.1 10.7 37.1
2010 289 25.1 11.5 46.7
2011 280 24.7 11.3 50.4
2012 256 26.4 9.6 45.3
2013 251 26.0 9.6 39.8
2014 256 25.3 10.1 43.8
2015 236 25.0 9.4 45.8
2016 236 25.0 9.4 44.9
2017 262 22.5 11.6 48.1
2018 248 22.3 11.1 50
2019 254 22.5 11.2 54.7
2020 239 18.7 12.7 53.1
2021 226 20.2 11.1 50.4
2022 221 21.0 10.5 53.8
2023 207 17.5 11.8 55.1

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 Russell High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 299 25.0 11.9 0
1989 290 26.0 11.1 n/a
1990 270 24.8 10.8 0
1991 258 24.2 10.6 n/a
1992 245 22.7 10.7 33.1
1993 275 26.4 10.4 17.1
1994 319 23.5 13.6 19.4
1995 341 25.5 13.4 28.2
1996 341 25.5 13.4 28.2
1997 353 26.5 13.3 27.2
1998 361 26.6 13.6 26.9
1999 355 26.5 13.4 25.4
2000 308 26.5 11.6 30.5
2001 279 27.4 10.2 26.9
2002 275 26.3 10.5 30.5
2003 275 26.3 10.5 30.5
2004 282 26.7 10.6 31.2
2005 324 25.7 12.6 32.1
2006 344 26.2 13.1 36.5
2007 318 29.3 10.9 34.6
2008 289 25.7 11.2 35.6
2009 278 26.1 10.7 37.1
2010 289 25.1 11.5 46.7
2011 280 24.7 11.3 50.4
2012 256 26.4 9.6 45.3
2013 251 26.0 9.6 39.8
2014 256 25.3 10.1 43.8
2015 236 25.0 9.4 45.8
2016 236 25.0 9.4 44.9
2017 262 22.5 11.6 48.1
2018 248 22.3 11.1 50
2019 254 22.5 11.2 54.7
2020 239 18.7 12.7 53.1
2021 226 20.2 11.1 50.4
2022 221 21.0 10.5 53.8
2023 207 17.5 11.8 55.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Russell High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $757 (5.6%) $12,764 (94.4%) $13,521

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Russell 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 293rd of 325 High schoolsRanks 237th of 327 High schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Russell High)12.525.5
 13%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Russell County)12.525.5
 13%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Russell High)14.317.6
 3.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Russell County)14.317.6
 3.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Russell High)12.313.9
 1.7%
   11th Grade Science (Russell County)12.313.9
 1.7%
   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 Students254207
 18.5%
African American50
 100%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1011
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White224177
 21%
Two or More Races1116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.7%55.1%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Russell High

In the 2022-23 school year, 207 students attended Russell High.

Russell High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bickerdyke Elementary
Elementary : Simpson Elementary
Middle : Ruppenthal Middle

Students at Russell High are 86% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Russell High ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Kansas high schools.


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