For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 389 students in Doniphan West Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Doniphan West Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
389 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Doniphan West Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
89%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,483 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,429 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,483
$16,276
Spending / Student
$16,429
$17,192
Best Doniphan West Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doniphan West Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
642 Hwy 20 East
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 E Main
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3286
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3286
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Doniphan West Schools School District?
Doniphan West Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 389 students.
What is the rank of Doniphan West Schools School District?
Doniphan West Schools School District is ranked #135 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Doniphan West Schools School District?
89% of Doniphan West Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Doniphan West Schools School District?
Doniphan West Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Doniphan West Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,429 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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