Summary:
Dodge City, Kansas has only one high school, Dodge City High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has been consistently low, ranking in the bottom 15% of high schools in Kansas based on its statewide ranking. With a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, Dodge City High School faces significant challenges in academic achievement and serving its high-need student population.
Dodge City High School has a 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% and a dropout rate of 1.3% for the 2023-2024 school year. However, its academic performance is quite low, with only 23.16% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 21.03% proficient or better in Mathematics in 2024-2025, well below the state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, which can further impact student learning and achievement.
Despite the school's challenges, it spends a relatively high amount per student at $10,076, and has a student-teacher ratio of 21.2, which is slightly higher than the typical recommended range. With 77.67% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a high-need population, which likely contributes to its academic struggles. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach targeting both academic and non-academic factors to support student success.
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