Doniphan West Schools School District

402 E Main
Highland, KS 66035
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 389 students in Doniphan West Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Doniphan West Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,354 Schools
# Students
389 Students
479,842 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
33,587 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Doniphan West Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#153 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Doniphan West Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Doniphan West Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Doniphan West Schools  School District 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.
35-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Doniphan West Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Doniphan West Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.57
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,573 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,547 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
104,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
22%
# Black Students
2 Students
31,414 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
348 Students
294,763 Students
% White Students
89%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
30,414 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
21
22,055
# Students in K Grade:
29
31,945
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
33,143
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
34,458
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
33,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
34,542
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
34,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
30
35,123
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
35,135
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
36,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
33
37,567
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
37,374
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
36,610
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
34,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,493

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,483 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,201. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,429 is less than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Doniphan West Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart displays total spending of Doniphan West Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,483
$16,201
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Doniphan West Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,429
$17,113
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Doniphan West Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Doniphan West Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doniphan West Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
642 Hwy 20 East
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
402 E Main
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3286
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Doniphan West Schools School District?
Doniphan West Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 389 students.
What is the rank of Doniphan West Schools School District?
Doniphan West Schools School District is ranked #159 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Doniphan West Schools School District?
89% of Doniphan West Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Doniphan West Schools School District?
Doniphan West Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Doniphan West Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,429 is less than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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