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Scott City High

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Scott City High ranks 172 nd of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

172^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 48% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Scott City High is a public high school in Scott City, Kansas, serving 322 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Scott County School District, which is ranked 194 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scott City High has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Kansas high schools, with academic performance on state assessments below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school's performance on the Science assessment is relatively stronger. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 88.1% to 97.4%, while its dropout rate has varied from 0.7% to 1.9%. Compared to the nearby Healy High School, Scott City High has a slightly higher graduation rate and a lower dropout rate.

Scott City High has a diverse student population, with significant representation of Hispanic and White students. The school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 39.8% to 53.11% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is lower than the 75% of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Healy High School. Additionally, Scott City High has experienced a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.2% to 25%, which is significantly higher than the 19.5% rate reported for Healy High.

302

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,347

Per pupil spending ?

52%

Free/discounted lunch ?

712 Main
Scott City, KS 67871

(620) 872-7620

District: Scott County

Feeder schools for Scott City High:

Elementary:	Scott City Lower Elementary
Middle:	Scott City Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.6%

Hispanic:

29.1%

American Indian:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 39th percentile in 2015 → 48th in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Kansas average (90%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (35% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg37%

Kansas avg42%

172^nd of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Bottom 48%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

194^th of 264Scott County among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	47.4	172 of 332	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.2	170 of 318	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.3	212 of 327	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.9	188 of 324	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.4	166 of 320	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.3	164 of 325	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	32.3	222 of 314	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	15.1	281 of 316	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	31.2	216 of 313	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.2	199 of 326	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	73.3	72 of 323	77.7%	★★★★☆
2012	69.6	86 of 317	72.9%	★★★★☆
2011	67.1	96 of 298	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	51.1	178 of 302	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	68.4	89 of 291	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.4	136 of 267	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	61.8	110 of 280	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	55.3	118 of 262	55.0%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2018	59.9	9 of 47	80.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	41.3	155 of 250	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.8	155 of 249	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.4	149 of 248	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	22.3	87 of 106	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	56.4	29 of 105	72.4%	★★★★☆
2023	43.0	60 of 110	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.6	80 of 102	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	50.3	42 of 99	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	24.2	70 of 89	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	45.6	127 of 246	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.8	170 of 249	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.3	130 of 250	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.3	102 of 223	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.3	104 of 213	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.8	120 of 229	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.6	115 of 228	49.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	50.5	118 of 258	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.2	111 of 252	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	27.4	180 of 248	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2022	27.6	94 of 117	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	61.6	104 of 306	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.8	181 of 295	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.5	190 of 309	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.6	152 of 307	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.7	159 of 302	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.1	138 of 306	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.2	189 of 296	36.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2018)81st percentile+52 vs school

White (2025)66th percentile+18 vs school

Male (2021)54th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)48th percentile~ school

Female (2021)38th percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2022)20th percentile-22 vs school

Hispanic (2025)18th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts39%-6 vs state

Mathematics31%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)		KAP Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scott City High	Public	9-12	712 Main	Scott City	67871	Scott County	Scott County	No	No	No	No	(620) 872-7620	302	26	11.5	52.0%	198 (65.6%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (29.1%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	47.4	172^nd of 332 public high schools	48.2%		47.2	170^th of 318 public high schools	46.5%	2	38.6	38.6	31.3	31.3	$13,347	$1,008	$12,339
Healy High	Public	9-12	5006 North Dodge Rd	Healy	67850	Lane County	Healy Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 398-2248	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$40,655	$11,782	$28,873

Frequently Asked Questions about Scott City High

How many students attend Scott City High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 302 students attended Scott City High.

Is Scott City High a good school?

Scott City High ranks 172^nd of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Scott City High?

Students at Scott City High are 66% White, 29% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Scott City High in?

Scott County

What schools feed into Scott City High?

Scott City High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Scott City Lower Elementary
Middle : Scott City Middle

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