Arkansas City High School

1200 W Radio Lane
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 845 students in grades 9-12, Arkansas City High School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 845 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arkansas City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Arkansas City High School's student population of 845 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
845 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Arkansas City High School 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 Arkansas City High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#1122 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arkansas City High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arkansas City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arkansas City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Arkansas City High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Arkansas City High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Arkansas City High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arkansas City High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arkansas City High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Arkansas City High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Arkansas City High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas City High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Arkansas City High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
82%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Arkansas City High School and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arkansas City High School's ranking?
Arkansas City High School is ranked #1122 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Arkansas City High School often compared to?
Arkansas City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winfield High School, Dexter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arkansas City High School?
The graduation rate of Arkansas City High School is 82%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Arkansas City High School?
845 students attend Arkansas City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Arkansas City High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arkansas City High School?
Arkansas City High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arkansas City High School offer ?
Arkansas City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arkansas City High School part of?
Arkansas City High School is part of Arkansas City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 845 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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