Summary:
The Goddard school district in Kansas is home to two high-performing high schools: Goddard High and Eisenhower High School. Both schools have earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating they are among the top-performing high schools in the state. Eisenhower High School has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Kansas high schools, while Goddard High's ranking has fluctuated more but still places it in the top tier of schools.
Academically, both schools excel, with students outperforming district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Graduation rates are impressive at 89.5% for both schools, and dropout rates are low at just 1.3%. Interestingly, Goddard High has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (34.03%) compared to Eisenhower High (23.89%), suggesting some socioeconomic diversity within the Goddard community.
While Goddard High spends more per student ($9,636) and has a higher student-teacher ratio (19.2) than Eisenhower High ($8,738 per student, 16.9 student-teacher ratio), both schools have demonstrated impressive academic performance. The significant improvement in test scores from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025 for both schools is a positive sign, indicating they are effectively supporting student learning and achievement.
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