Summary:
The city of Kansas, Illinois is home to a single high school, Kansas High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school has some positive metrics, such as a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89% and a student-teacher ratio of 7.5, it appears to be a struggling school that needs to address several key areas to improve its performance.
Based on the data, Kansas High School has a low overall state ranking, fluctuating between 315 and 599 out of 698-699 Illinois high schools over the past 3 years. Its SchoolDigger rating is only 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the state district average of 2 stars. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in mathematics, where only 15.4% of students were proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to 38.5% statewide. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is concerning and can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes.
With over 60% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Kansas CUSD 3 likely faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to the academic performance issues at Kansas High School. Targeted interventions and support for these students, as well as a focus on improving test scores and reducing chronic absenteeism, will be crucial for the school to improve its performance and outcomes.
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