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 434 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 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 47 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
1-12
Total Students
434 students
47 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
74% | 26%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
7 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 6 Students
-
3
Grade 7 Students
-
3
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
112
4
Grade 10 Students
111
8
Grade 11 Students
108
10
Grade 12 Students
103
16
Ungraded Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
9%
8%
% White
74%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
