Serving 62 students in grades 9-12, Kiowa County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kiowa County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kiowa County High School's student population of 62 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kiowa County 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 Kiowa County High School is 0.19, 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
#651 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiowa County High School's ranking?
Kiowa County High School is ranked #651 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kiowa County High School?
The graduation rate of Kiowa County High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kiowa County High School?
62 students attend Kiowa County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Kiowa County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiowa County High School?
Kiowa County High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kiowa County High School offer ?
Kiowa County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kiowa County High School part of?
Kiowa County High School is part of Kiowa County School District.
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