Serving 866 students in grades 9-12, Arkansas 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 866 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arkansas City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Arkansas City High School's student population of 866 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
866 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Arkansas 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 Arkansas City High School is 0.59, which is more 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
#1122 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
34%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
54%
61%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Arkansas City High School's ranking?
Arkansas City High School is ranked #1122 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Arkansas City High School often compared to?
Arkansas City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arkansas City High School?
The graduation rate of Arkansas City High School is 82%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Arkansas City High School?
866 students attend Arkansas City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Arkansas City High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arkansas City High School?
Arkansas City High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arkansas City High School offer ?
Arkansas City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arkansas City High School part of?
Arkansas City High School is part of Arkansas City School District.
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