Serving 232 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 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?
232 students attend Sedgwick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sedgwick High School students are White, 10% 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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