Atchison High School vs. Central School
Should you attend Atchison High School or Central School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Atchison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Most improved public schools
Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 429 students in grades 9-12, Atchison High School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 53 students in grades 1-12, Central School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
1-12
Total Students
429 students
53 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
72% | 28%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#856 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1010 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
≤20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
≤20%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
<50%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
-
1
Grade 5 Students
-
1
Grade 6 Students
-
3
Grade 7 Students
-
2
Grade 8 Students
-
4
Grade 9 Students
117
7
Grade 10 Students
110
9
Grade 11 Students
109
16
Grade 12 Students
93
8
Ungraded Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
11%
9%
% White
73%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
