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Wabaunsee Senior High

Public Grades 9-12

11^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 97% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Wabaunsee Senior High is a public high school located in Alma, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 124 students. This school is part of the Wabaunsee school district, which is ranked 8th out of 264 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wabaunsee Senior High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Kansas, with rankings ranging from 11th to 107th out of 318-332 high schools over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments (KAP) is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state average across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Wabaunsee Senior High had 66.66% of students proficient or better in ELA and 62.49% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 37.93% and 33.59%, respectively. Additionally, the school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.1% to 94.6% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Manhattan High School and Rossville Junior-Senior High School, Wabaunsee Senior High stands out with its exceptional academic performance, graduation rates, and overall school and district ratings. This suggests that Wabaunsee Senior High is providing a high-quality education that is competitive with other top-performing schools in the region.

115

Students ?

7.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,793

Per pupil spending ?

28.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

912 Missouri
Alma, KS 66401

(785) 765-3315

District: Wabaunsee

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

6.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 82nd percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (65% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Kansas high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Kansas average (90%)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg62%

Kansas avg42%

11^th of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From top 18% (2015) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 264Wabaunsee 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	96.5	11 of 332	96.7%	★★★★★
2024	60.3	107 of 318	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	86.1	21 of 327	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	72.7	63 of 324	80.6%	★★★★☆
2021	66.8	80 of 320	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	72.6	68 of 325	79.1%	★★★★☆
2018	49.0	153 of 314	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	88.3	35 of 316	88.9%	★★★★☆
2016	65.9	88 of 313	71.9%	★★★★☆
2015	74.1	60 of 326	81.6%	★★★★☆
2013	69.4	94 of 323	70.9%	★★★★☆
2012	35.3	265 of 317	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	69.9	78 of 298	73.8%	★★★★☆
2010	47.2	198 of 302	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	58.7	134 of 291	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.2	88 of 267	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	45.0	167 of 280	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	26.6	218 of 262	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	58.7	92 of 250	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	90.9	8 of 249	96.8%	★★★★★
2018	55.4	104 of 248	58.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2019	37.8	148 of 229	35.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	74.1	49 of 258	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	32.7	179 of 252	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	39.6	149 of 248	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	96.4	9 of 306	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	60.9	95 of 295	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	87.3	16 of 309	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	60.7	95 of 307	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.4	79 of 302	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	67.8	78 of 306	74.5%	★★★★☆
2018	45.8	152 of 296	48.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)

White (2025)97th percentile~ school

Male (2021)81st percentile+6 vs school

Female (2021)63rd percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)35th percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts67%+22 vs state

Mathematics62%+24 vs state

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Schools Near Wabaunsee Senior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (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 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wabaunsee Senior High	Public	9-12	912 Missouri	Alma	66401	Wabaunsee County	Wabaunsee	No	No	No	No	(785) 765-3315	115	15	7.5	28.7%	96 (83.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.1%)	96.5	11^th of 332 public high schools	96.7%		60.3	107^th of 318 public high schools	66.4%	96			66.7	66.7			62.5	62.5			$17,793	$973	$16,821
Wamego High School Virtual School	Public, Virtual	9-12	801 Lincoln	Wamego	66547	Pottawatomie County	Wamego	No	No	Yes	No	(785) 456-2214	18				11 (61.1%)	1 (5.6%)	4 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)								(n/a)											$3,626	$00	$3,626
Wamego High	Public	9-12	801 N Lincoln	Wamego	66547	Pottawatomie County	Wamego	No	No	No	No	(785) 456-2214	504	38	13.1	27.8%	439 (87.1%)	3 (0.6%)	32 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.8%)	26.6	254^th of 332 public high schools	23.5%		59.6	109^th of 318 public high schools	65.7%	145			24.2	24.2			28.9	28.9			$10,437	$2,163	$8,274
St. Marys Junior Senior High	Public	7-12	601 E Lasley	Saint Marys	66536	Pottawatomie County	Kaw Valley	No	No	No	No	(785) 437-6257	246	26	9.4	43.1%	202 (82.1%)	6 (2.4%)	23 (9.3%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	45.3	179^th of 332 public high schools	46.1%		37.4	210^th of 318 public high schools	34.0%	31	40.0	46.7	33.3	39.4	42.9	26.7	35.9	35.6	37.9	34.4	$18,183	$4,973	$13,210
Mission Valley Junior and Senior High School	Public	7-12	12913 Mission Valley Rd. Ste A	Eskridge	66423	Wabaunsee County	Mission Valley	No	No	No	No	(866) 557-6686	216	23	9.5	29.6%	195 (90.3%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	88.2	32^nd of 332 public high schools	90.4%		71.6	64^th of 318 public high schools	79.9%	32	50.0	31.4	55.9	45.3	38.5	39.4	52.9	44.1	48.5	48.5	$17,076	$519	$16,557
Manhattan High School	Public	9-12	2100 Poyntz Avenue	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	No	(785) 587-2100	2,087	138	15.1	41.8%	1,265 (60.6%)	171 (8.2%)	347 (16.6%)	83 (4.0%)	9 (0.4%)	18 (0.9%)	194 (9.3%)	78.8	56^th of 332 public high schools	83.1%		73.4	58^th of 318 public high schools	81.8%	2			50.1	50.1			46.7	46.7			$13,068	$99	$12,970
Rossville Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	800 Main	Rossville	66533	Shawnee County	Kaw Valley	No	No	No	No	(785) 584-6193	253	27	9.4	29.6%	207 (81.8%)	4 (1.6%)	20 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	63.8	101^st of 332 public high schools	69.6%		37.3	211^th of 318 public high schools	33.6%	110	51.2	51.4	48.3	50.5	45.2	29.7	34.5	37.0	35.1	35.1	$18,183	$4,973	$13,210

Frequently Asked Questions about Wabaunsee Senior High

Is Wabaunsee Senior High a good school?

Yes! Wabaunsee Senior High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 11^th of 332 Kansas high schools.

How many students attend Wabaunsee Senior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 115 students attended Wabaunsee Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of Wabaunsee Senior High?

Students at Wabaunsee Senior High are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

What district is Wabaunsee Senior High in?

Wabaunsee

What schools feed into Wabaunsee Senior High?

Wabaunsee Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Wabaunsee Elementary School
Middle : Wabaunsee Junior High

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