Serving 134 students in grades 6-12, 21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County's student population of 134 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County's ranking?
21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County is ranked #800 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of 21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County?
The graduation rate of 21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County is 60-69%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend 21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County?
134 students attend 21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of 21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County?
21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does 21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County offer ?
21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is 21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County part of?
21st Century Learning Academy/kiowa County is part of Kiowa County School District.
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