Jefferson West

The Jefferson West school district in Kansas serves students from elementary through high school, with 4 schools in the district including 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. Overall, the district appears to be performing well, with several standout schools and a range of academic outcomes across the different grade levels.

The Rocket Online Schools (ROCS) alternative school stands out with a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%, though it also has a very high student-teacher ratio of 62:1 and a high chronic absenteeism rate. The Jefferson West Elementary School and Jefferson West Middle School both perform well academically, exceeding district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency. In contrast, Jefferson West High School has lower proficiency rates, especially in Math.

Across the district, graduation rates are around 89.5%, and dropout rates are low at around 1.3%. However, chronic absenteeism is relatively high, ranging from 19.5% to 19.5% across the schools. The schools serve a significant proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 33-38% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Spending per student also varies, from around $11,000 at the elementary and middle schools to nearly $14,000 at the high school.