Sedgwick High School

400 W 4th St
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 235 students in grades 7-12, Sedgwick 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 19% 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: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sedgwick High School's student population of 235 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
235 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick High School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#702 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sedgwick High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sedgwick High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sedgwick High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sedgwick High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sedgwick High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sedgwick High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sedgwick High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sedgwick High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
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White
81%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sedgwick High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sedgwick High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Sedgwick High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sedgwick High School and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sedgwick High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sedgwick High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sedgwick High School's ranking?
Sedgwick High School is ranked #702 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sedgwick High School often compared to?
Sedgwick High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Center High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sedgwick High School?
The graduation rate of Sedgwick High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sedgwick High School?
235 students attend Sedgwick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sedgwick High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sedgwick High School?
Sedgwick High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sedgwick High School offer ?
Sedgwick High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sedgwick High School part of?
Sedgwick High School is part of Sedgwick School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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