Derby High School vs. East High School
Should you attend Derby High School or East High 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
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Top Rankings
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East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,156 students in grades 9-12, Derby 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 14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,338 students in grades 9-12, East 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 17% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,156 students
2,338 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
146 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1115 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1036 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
21%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
19%
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
555
612
Grade 10 Students
611
646
Grade 11 Students
506
587
Grade 12 Students
484
493
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
17%
38%
% Black
6%
20%
% White
64%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
