For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 374 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 American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
374 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
31,976 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
332 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
89%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
33
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
32
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
19
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,064 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,088 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,064
$16,113
Spending / Student
$17,088
$17,019
Best Doniphan West Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doniphan West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
642 Hwy 20 East
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Grades: PK-6
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 E Main
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3286
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3286
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Doniphan West Schools School District?
Doniphan West Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 374 students.
What is the rank of Doniphan West Schools School District?
Doniphan West Schools School District is ranked #158 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, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Doniphan West Schools School District?
Doniphan West Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, 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 $17,088 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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