High Schools in Scott County

Scott County, Kansas has only one high school, Scott City High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 172 out of 332 Kansas high schools in 2024-2025 to 212 out of 327 in 2022-2023. While the school's 2-star rating from SchoolDigger indicates it is performing below average compared to other Kansas high schools, there are some areas of strength and opportunity for improvement.

Scott City High School's graduation rate of 89.5% in 2023-2024 is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 1.3% is relatively low. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% in 2024-2025 is higher than the state average, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. In terms of academic performance, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 10th grade have fluctuated, with some years being slightly above the Scott County averages but below the state averages, and other years being below both the county and state averages.

The school serves a population with a relatively high level of economic disadvantage, with 53.11% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. This factor may contribute to the school's overall performance and could require targeted support and resources to address the needs of these students. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.1 is lower than the state average, which could be a positive factor in terms of providing more individualized attention and support for students, though it's important to consider how this ratio is being utilized and whether it is translating into improved student outcomes.