Salina High South vs. Salina High Central
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Salina High South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Salina High Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,102 students in grades 9-12, Salina High South 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% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 944 students in grades 9-12, Salina High Central 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 19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,102 students
944 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#929 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#850 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
296
234
Grade 10 Students
265
238
Grade 11 Students
262
243
Grade 12 Students
279
229
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
30%
20%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
55%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
