Parsons Senior High School is a public secondary school in Parsons, Kansas, United States. It is operated by Parsons USD 503 school district, and serves students of grades 9 to 12. It is the sole high school in the school district. The school colors are blue and gold and the school mascot is "Victor the Viking".
Serving 416 students in grades 9-12, Parsons Sr 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parsons Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Parsons Sr High School's student population of 416 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Parsons Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parsons Sr High School is 0.63, 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
#893 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
10%
7%
White
57%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parsons Sr High School's ranking?
Parsons Sr High School is ranked #893 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Parsons Sr High School often compared to?
Parsons Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Labette County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parsons Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Parsons Sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Parsons Sr High School?
416 students attend Parsons Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Parsons Sr High School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parsons Sr High School?
Parsons Sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parsons Sr High School offer ?
Parsons Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parsons Sr High School part of?
Parsons Sr High School is part of Parsons School District.
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