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Wallace County High

Summary:

Wallace County High is a public high school located in Sharon Springs, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 58 students. The school is part of the Wallace County Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wallace County High has consistently performed well academically, ranking among the top high schools in Kansas over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 12th out of 318 Kansas high schools, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts (53.84%), Mathematics (38.45%), and Science (42.85%) for all grades were significantly higher than the state averages. Compared to the nearby Weskan High School, Wallace County High outperformed in all subject areas and grade levels.

The relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Wallace County High compared to Weskan High School may indicate that the school serves a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its academic success. Despite having a lower student-teacher ratio than Weskan High, Wallace County High appears to allocate its resources effectively, as evidenced by its strong academic performance and comparable spending per student.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 521 N. Main
       Sharon Springs, KS  67758

(785) 852-4240

District: Wallace County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
12th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,996 Help


Feeder schools for Wallace County High:

Elementary:    Sharon Springs Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  59

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.6%
Hispanic:
15.3%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wallace County High ranks better than 96.2% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.64. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wallace County 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 (74.6%), Hispanic (15.3%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wallace County High is 8.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wallace County High is $12,996.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wallace County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallace County High 12th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Wallace County High in the ranking list.)

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Wallace County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallace County Schools 8th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wallace County High

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Rank History for all students at Wallace County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.10 13th 262 95.0%
2007 89.60 11th 280 96.1%
2008 81.54 35th 267 86.9%
2009 85.62 13th 291 95.5%
2010 88.76 5th 302 98.3%
2011 81.55 22nd 298 92.6%
2012 79.70 10th 317 96.8%
2013 81.87 21st 323 93.5%
2015 67.83 86th 326 73.6%
2017 98.99 2nd 316 99.4%
2019 76.20 54th 325 83.4%
2021 41.02 204th 320 36.3%
2022 81.80 39th 324 88.0%
2023 78.14 47th 327 85.6%
2024 92.64 12th 318 96.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Wallace County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.07 49th 249 80.3%
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Rank History for White students at Wallace County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.55 43rd 306 85.9%
2021 41.39 188th 302 37.7%
2022 85.97 20th 307 93.5%
2024 97.66 2nd 295 99.3%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wallace County High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 111 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1989 96 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1990 84 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1991 75 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1992 79 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1993 83 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1994 82 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1995 85 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1996 85 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1997 91 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1998 108 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1999 105 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2000 105 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2001 96 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2002 81 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2003 81 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2004 63 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 2 68
2005 65 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 70
2006 73 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 77
2007 78 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 81
2008 79 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 1 87
2009 79 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2010 67 0 1 7 0 0 2 0 77
2011 53 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 58
2012 63 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 66
2013 55 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 58
2014 55 2 0 6 0 0 1 0 64
2015 49 1 0 6 0 0 1 0 57
2016 45 1 0 9 0 0 1 0 56
2017 47 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 55
2018 54 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 62
2019 54 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 63
2020 53 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 61
2021 59 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 69
2022 47 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 58
2023 43 0 1 11 0 0 3 0 58
2024 44 2 0 9 1 0 3 0 59

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 Wallace County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 115 10.0 11.5 0
1989 102 10.0 10.2 n/a
1990 90 10.9 8.2 0
1991 77 11.0 7.0 n/a
1992 80 9.7 8.2 20
1993 85 10.4 8.2 22.4
1994 84 9.1 9.2 25
1995 88 9.9 8.9 34.1
1996 88 9.9 8.9 34.1
1997 93 9.9 9.4 38.7
1998 117 10.7 10.9 41.9
1999 111 12.2 9.1 43.2
2000 114 10.0 11.4 32.5
2001 102 10.0 10.2 29.4
2002 86 10.0 8.6 31.4
2003 86 10.0 8.6 31.4
2004 68 11.0 6.2 40.9
2005 70 11.0 6.4 49.3
2006 77 11.0 7.0 48
2007 81 10.8 7.5 36.3
2008 87 9.3 9.4 38.4
2009 83 8.9 9.3 34.9
2010 77 7.6 10.1 41.6
2011 58 8.3 6.9 37.9
2012 66 10.2 6.4 43.9
2013 58 9.1 6.3 50
2014 64 10.0 6.4 37.5
2015 57 10.0 5.7 33.3
2016 56 8.0 7.0 26.8
2017 55 8.1 6.7 25.5
2018 62 7.6 8.1 32.3
2019 63 7.4 8.5 33.3
2020 61 n/a n/a 31.1
2021 69 8.4 8.2 27.5
2022 58 8.0 7.2 27.6
2023 58 8.0 7.2 32.8
2024 59 7.0 8.3 33.9

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 Wallace County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 115 10.0 11.5 0
1989 102 10.0 10.2 n/a
1990 90 10.9 8.2 0
1991 77 11.0 7.0 n/a
1992 80 9.7 8.2 20
1993 85 10.4 8.2 22.4
1994 84 9.1 9.2 25
1995 88 9.9 8.9 34.1
1996 88 9.9 8.9 34.1
1997 93 9.9 9.4 38.7
1998 117 10.7 10.9 41.9
1999 111 12.2 9.1 43.2
2000 114 10.0 11.4 32.5
2001 102 10.0 10.2 29.4
2002 86 10.0 8.6 31.4
2003 86 10.0 8.6 31.4
2004 68 11.0 6.2 40.9
2005 70 11.0 6.4 49.3
2006 77 11.0 7.0 48
2007 81 10.8 7.5 36.3
2008 87 9.3 9.4 38.4
2009 83 8.9 9.3 34.9
2010 77 7.6 10.1 41.6
2011 58 8.3 6.9 37.9
2012 66 10.2 6.4 43.9
2013 58 9.1 6.3 50
2014 64 10.0 6.4 37.5
2015 57 10.0 5.7 33.3
2016 56 8.0 7.0 26.8
2017 55 8.1 6.7 25.5
2018 62 7.6 8.1 32.3
2019 63 7.4 8.5 33.3
2020 61 n/a n/a 31.1
2021 69 8.4 8.2 27.5
2022 58 8.0 7.2 27.6
2023 58 8.0 7.2 32.8
2024 59 7.0 8.3 33.9

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 Wallace County High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $183 (1.4%) $12,813 (98.6%) $12,996

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wallace County 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 54th of 325 High schoolsRanks 47th of 327 High schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wallace County High)4528.6
 16.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wallace County Schools)4528.6
 16.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wallace County High)2528.6
 3.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wallace County Schools)2528.6
 3.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6358
 7.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic811
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White5443
 20.4%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.3%32.8%
 0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wallace County High

In the 2023-24 school year, 59 students attended Wallace County High.

Students at Wallace County High are 75% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% American Indian.

Wallace County High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sharon Springs Elementary

Yes! Wallace County High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 12th of 318 Kansas high schools.


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