High Schools in Russell County


Summary:

There is only one high school located in Russell County, Kansas - Russell High School. The school serves grades 9-12 and faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with consistently low rankings and proficiency rates well below the state averages in core subjects.

Russell High School has a statewide ranking between 237th and 303rd out of 327-332 Kansas high schools, and its 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% is slightly below the state average. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%. Socioeconomic factors may be contributing to these challenges, as the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 57.48%.

Despite higher per-student spending than the state average, the school's performance remains consistently low, suggesting that the effective allocation and utilization of resources may be an area for improvement. Addressing the school's academic, attendance, and socioeconomic challenges will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and implement effective interventions that can help improve student outcomes and better serve the needs of the local community.

District Detail

 400 N Elm St
Russell, KS 67665

 (785) 483-2173

SchoolDigger Rank:
239th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 762

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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