Derby High School vs. East High School
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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 2,172 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 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,295 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,172 students
2,295 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
145 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
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
611
646
Grade 10 Students
535
634
Grade 11 Students
511
531
Grade 12 Students
515
484
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
16%
37%
% Black
5%
20%
% White
65%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
