Serving 169 students in grades 7-12, Ellis Jr/sr 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellis Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ellis Jr/sr High School's student population of 169 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellis Jr/sr 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 Ellis Jr/sr High School is 0.13, 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
#856 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellis Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Ellis Jr/sr High School is ranked #856 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Ellis Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Ellis Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hays High School, Quinter Jr-sr High School, Victoria Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellis Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Ellis Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ellis Jr/sr High School?
169 students attend Ellis Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ellis Jr/sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellis Jr/sr High School?
Ellis Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ellis Jr/sr High School offer ?
Ellis Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ellis Jr/sr High School part of?
Ellis Jr/sr High School is part of Ellis School District.
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