South Central High School

South Central High School is a public high school located in Coldwater, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 85 students. The school is part of the Comanche County School District, which is ranked 42 out of 264 districts in Kansas and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

South Central High School's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 83 out of 327 schools in 2022-2023 (4 stars) to 259 out of 324 schools in 2021-2022 (1 star). The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 85.7% to 100% in recent years, which is generally on par with or slightly higher than the state average. However, the school has experienced varying levels of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 5.6% to 25% in recent years, which is an area of concern as it has been higher than the state average in some years.

Academically, South Central High School has shown mixed results compared to the state and county averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally below the state and county averages, but performing better in Science. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 36.47% to 42.03% in recent years, which suggests the school may face additional challenges in supporting its student population. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9 to 10.8 students per teacher in recent years, which could be a strength in providing personalized attention and support to its students.