Serving 291 students in grades 9-12, Scott City 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 10-14% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scott City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Scott City High School's student population of 291 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scott City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott City High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1110 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
71%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott City High School's ranking?
Scott City High School is ranked #1110 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Scott City High School often compared to?
Scott City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott City Lower Elementary School, Scott City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scott City High School?
The graduation rate of Scott City High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Scott City High School?
291 students attend Scott City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Scott City High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scott City High School?
Scott City High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scott City High School offer ?
Scott City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Scott City High School part of?
Scott City High School is part of Scott County School District.
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