Wellsville High School

602 Walnut
Wellsville, KS 66092
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 259 students in grades 9-12, Wellsville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 7% 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: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wellsville High School's student population of 259 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
259 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wellsville 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 Wellsville High School is 0.13, 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)
#687 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wellsville High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wellsville 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.
20-29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wellsville 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.
45-49%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wellsville 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
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wellsville 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%
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wellsville High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wellsville High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wellsville High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wellsville 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
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wellsville High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Wellsville 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 Wellsville 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 Wellsville 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
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wellsville 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 Wellsville High School's ranking?
Wellsville High School is ranked #687 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Wellsville High School often compared to?
Wellsville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin High School, Central Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wellsville High School?
The graduation rate of Wellsville High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wellsville High School?
259 students attend Wellsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Wellsville High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wellsville High School?
Wellsville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wellsville High School offer ?
Wellsville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wellsville High School part of?
Wellsville High School is part of Wellsville School District.

School Reviews

5   12/16/2019
I love this school, and I am doing an assignment at this moment.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Crimson17706
2   10/1/2011
I just found out that my son was attending the high school because he is living with his stepmom and brothers and that the principal at the high that he was going to said that he wasn't going to make it now I ask you what kind of a person says that to a kid he is eighteen and wanted to go back so he could get the rest of his education and thats the kind of crap he gets from the PRINCIPAL what is the world coming to when that happens. So to my way of thinking that principal needs to get fired you don't go and tell a child that.
- Posted by Parent - mom46

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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