Wellsville High

Summary:

Wellsville High is a public high school located in Wellsville, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 259 students. The school is part of the Wellsville School District, which is ranked 179 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Wellsville High has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a high of 24th out of 320 Kansas high schools in 2020-2021 to 183rd out of 318 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments (KAP) is generally below the state average, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the Kansas average. However, the school has shown strong performance for male students, ranking 8th out of 258 Kansas high schools in 2020-2021, as well as for white students and low socioeconomic status students. Conversely, the school's performance for special education students and disabled students has been relatively lower.

When comparing Wellsville High to the nearby schools, such as Paola High and Spring Hill High School, the latter generally outperform Wellsville High on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates. Additionally, the nearby schools have lower percentages of free and reduced-lunch recipients compared to Wellsville High, which may contribute to the academic performance gap. While Wellsville High's spending per student is higher than the nearby schools, the school's declining performance and inconsistent rankings indicate that the higher spending may not be translating into improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 602 Walnut
       Wellsville, KS  66092


(785) 883-2057

District: Wellsville

SchoolDigger Rank:
183rd of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,582 Help


Feeder schools for Wellsville High:

Elementary:    Wellsville Elementary
Middle:    Wellsville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.7%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wellsville High ranks worse than 57.5% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wellsville High is 15.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wellsville High is $13,582.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wellsville High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wellsville High 183rd of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Wellsville High in the ranking list.)

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Wellsville:

SchoolDigger ranks Wellsville 179th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wellsville High

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Rank History for all students at Wellsville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.27 147th 262 43.9%
2007 31.48 225th 280 19.6%
2008 36.60 197th 267 26.2%
2009 57.89 141st 291 51.5%
2010 63.11 115th 302 61.9%
2011 78.63 40th 298 86.6%
2012 57.12 169th 317 46.7%
2013 62.12 131st 323 59.4%
2015 54.02 156th 326 52.1%
2016 28.80 230th 313 26.5%
2017 28.51 232nd 316 26.6%
2018 62.42 106th 314 66.2%
2019 62.77 96th 325 70.5%
2021 86.00 24th 320 92.5%
2022 78.37 49th 324 84.9%
2023 57.85 127th 327 61.2%
2024 44.60 183rd 318 42.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wellsville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.10 61st 110 44.5%
2022 71.98 17th 117 85.5%
2024 50.91 44th 124 64.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wellsville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.84 105th 228 53.9%
2019 62.79 61st 229 73.4%
2021 64.17 53rd 213 75.1%
2022 91.30 8th 223 96.4%
2023 62.70 67th 250 73.2%
2024 58.40 82nd 249 67.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Wellsville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.76 97th 248 60.9%
2019 67.72 68th 249 72.7%
2021 72.19 52nd 250 79.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wellsville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.10 61st 110 44.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Wellsville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.32 75th 248 69.8%
2019 51.66 123rd 252 51.2%
2021 93.21 8th 258 96.9%
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Rank History for White students at Wellsville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.93 114th 296 61.5%
2019 60.31 103rd 306 66.3%
2021 80.77 37th 302 87.7%
2022 75.19 52nd 307 83.1%
2023 50.58 144th 309 53.4%
2024 39.22 195th 295 33.9%
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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 Wellsville High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1989 294 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1990 322 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1991 327 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1992 319 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1993 338 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 344
1994 344 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1995 346 3 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 352
1996 346 3 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 352
1997 355 3 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 365 4 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1999 352 4 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2000 341 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2001 329 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2002 224 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2003 224 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2004 231 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 233
2005 241 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 244
2006 230 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2007 248 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2008 248 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2009 249 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2010 223 0 3 12 1 0 10 0 249
2011 214 0 1 10 0 0 6 0 231
2012 208 0 1 11 1 0 3 0 224
2013 201 0 6 9 0 0 1 0 217
2014 207 0 1 5 0 0 2 0 215
2015 221 0 1 9 0 0 4 0 235
2016 223 0 0 8 1 0 5 0 237
2017 238 0 0 14 0 0 5 0 257
2018 237 0 0 12 0 0 7 0 256
2019 204 0 0 11 0 0 6 0 221
2020 226 0 1 11 0 0 5 0 243
2021 210 0 1 9 0 0 5 0 225
2022 214 1 1 9 0 0 4 0 229
2023 240 2 1 12 0 0 4 0 259

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 Wellsville High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 304 22.0 13.8 0
1989 301 23.0 13.0 n/a
1990 326 26.7 12.2 0
1991 333 25.7 12.9 n/a
1992 324 25.7 12.6 17.9
1993 344 23.6 14.6 9
1994 349 23.6 14.8 10.6
1995 352 24.0 14.7 15.9
1996 352 24.0 14.7 15.9
1997 365 23.6 15.5 15.1
1998 376 28.7 13.1 13.8
1999 363 24.7 14.7 14.6
2000 351 24.7 14.2 11.1
2001 335 30.0 11.2 10.7
2002 224 18.1 12.4 12.5
2003 224 18.1 12.4 12.5
2004 233 19.1 12.2 14.2
2005 244 18.9 12.9 18.6
2006 234 20.2 11.6 13.2
2007 251 25.2 10.0 15.5
2008 253 19.7 12.8 16.2
2009 254 23.2 10.9 18.9
2010 249 23.1 10.7 29.3
2011 231 22.9 10.0 32
2012 224 21.6 10.3 29.9
2013 217 20.8 10.4 26.7
2014 215 22.2 9.6 24.7
2015 235 20.0 11.7 29.8
2016 237 21.0 11.2 29.1
2017 257 21.2 12.1 28.8
2018 256 20.9 12.2 28.5
2019 221 22.0 10.0 26.7
2020 243 20.0 12.1 29.2
2021 225 17.9 12.5 27.6
2022 229 17.2 13.3 29.3
2023 259 16.2 15.9 24.7

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 Wellsville High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 304 22.0 13.8 0
1989 301 23.0 13.0 n/a
1990 326 26.7 12.2 0
1991 333 25.7 12.9 n/a
1992 324 25.7 12.6 17.9
1993 344 23.6 14.6 9
1994 349 23.6 14.8 10.6
1995 352 24.0 14.7 15.9
1996 352 24.0 14.7 15.9
1997 365 23.6 15.5 15.1
1998 376 28.7 13.1 13.8
1999 363 24.7 14.7 14.6
2000 351 24.7 14.2 11.1
2001 335 30.0 11.2 10.7
2002 224 18.1 12.4 12.5
2003 224 18.1 12.4 12.5
2004 233 19.1 12.2 14.2
2005 244 18.9 12.9 18.6
2006 234 20.2 11.6 13.2
2007 251 25.2 10.0 15.5
2008 253 19.7 12.8 16.2
2009 254 23.2 10.9 18.9
2010 249 23.1 10.7 29.3
2011 231 22.9 10.0 32
2012 224 21.6 10.3 29.9
2013 217 20.8 10.4 26.7
2014 215 22.2 9.6 24.7
2015 235 20.0 11.7 29.8
2016 237 21.0 11.2 29.1
2017 257 21.2 12.1 28.8
2018 256 20.9 12.2 28.5
2019 221 22.0 10.0 26.7
2020 243 20.0 12.1 29.2
2021 225 17.9 12.5 27.6
2022 229 17.2 13.3 29.3
2023 259 16.2 15.9 24.7

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 Wellsville High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,129 (8.3%) $12,453 (91.7%) $13,582

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wellsville 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 96th of 325 High schoolsRanks 127th of 327 High schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wellsville High)25.521.9
 3.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wellsville)25.521.9
 3.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wellsville High)21.817.2
 4.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wellsville)21.817.2
 4.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Wellsville High)52.650
 2.6%
   11th Grade Science (Wellsville)52.650
 2.6%
   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 Students221259
 17.2%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic1112
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White204240
 17.6%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.7%24.7%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wellsville High

Wellsville High ranks 183rd of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Wellsville High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wellsville Elementary
Middle : Wellsville Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Wellsville High.

Students at Wellsville High are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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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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