Serving 124 students in grades 6-12, Ingalls High School/junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ingalls High School/junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ingalls High School/junior High School's student population of 124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ingalls High School/junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ingalls High School/junior High School is 0.35, 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
#320 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ingalls High School/junior High School's ranking?
Ingalls High School/junior High School is ranked #320 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ingalls High School/junior High School?
The graduation rate of Ingalls High School/junior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ingalls High School/junior High School?
124 students attend Ingalls High School/junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ingalls High School/junior High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ingalls High School/junior High School?
Ingalls High School/junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ingalls High School/junior High School offer ?
Ingalls High School/junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ingalls High School/junior High School part of?
Ingalls High School/junior High School is part of Ingalls School District.
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