Serving 1,251 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kansas Connections Academy 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 21% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,251 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kansas Connections Academy's student population of 1,251 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Kansas Connections Academy 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 Kansas Connections Academy is 0.54, 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
#672 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
7%
7%
White
65%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kansas Connections Academy's ranking?
Kansas Connections Academy is ranked #672 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Kansas Connections Academy often compared to?
Kansas Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhart High School, Point Rock Alternative, Lawrence Virtual School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kansas Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Kansas Connections Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kansas Connections Academy?
1,251 students attend Kansas Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Kansas Connections Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kansas Connections Academy?
Kansas Connections Academy has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kansas Connections Academy offer ?
Kansas Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kansas Connections Academy part of?
Kansas Connections Academy is part of Elkhart School District.
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