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Girard High

Summary:

Girard High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 297 students. Located in Girard, Kansas, the school is part of the Girard District, which is ranked 20th out of 266 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Girard High consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 49.01% of Girard High's 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 27.57%. Similarly, in Mathematics for 10th grade, Girard High had a 35.28% proficiency rate, compared to the state average of 21.31%. The school has also shown strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in Kansas for male, female, and low socioeconomic status students.

While Girard High outperforms the state average, some nearby schools, such as St. Paul High School and Frontenac Senior High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a regional emphasis on education quality. Additionally, Girard High spends $13,965 per student, which is higher than the state average and many of the nearby schools, indicating a strong investment in the education of its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 415 North Summit
       Girard, KS  66743

(620) 724-4326

District: Girard

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,965 Help


Feeder schools for Girard High:

Elementary:    R V Haderlein Elementary
Middle:    Girard Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  297

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.5%
Hispanic:
7.7%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.8% Help


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Compare Details Girard High ranks better than 91.8% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.5%), Hispanic (7.7%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Girard High is 15.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Girard High is $13,965.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Girard High:

SchoolDigger ranks Girard High 26th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Girard High in the ranking list.)

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Girard:

SchoolDigger ranks Girard 20th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Girard High

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Rank History for all students at Girard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.98 27th 262 89.7%
2007 81.16 36th 280 87.1%
2008 85.88 13th 267 95.1%
2009 71.00 71st 291 75.6%
2010 58.98 140th 302 53.6%
2011 67.82 92nd 298 69.1%
2012 64.47 126th 317 60.3%
2013 72.19 76th 323 76.5%
2015 65.80 99th 326 69.6%
2016 52.57 148th 313 52.7%
2017 69.26 79th 316 75.0%
2018 42.09 181st 314 42.4%
2019 48.83 161st 325 50.5%
2021 82.05 37th 320 88.4%
2022 92.82 4th 324 98.8%
2023 81.41 36th 327 89.0%
2024 86.09 26th 318 91.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Girard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.48 36th 110 67.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Girard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.68 33rd 228 85.5%
2019 57.23 76th 229 66.8%
2021 64.37 52nd 213 75.6%
2022 90.20 9th 223 96.0%
2023 88.95 9th 250 96.4%
2024 94.69 7th 249 97.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Girard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.05 166th 248 33.1%
2019 43.19 147th 249 41.0%
2021 73.77 45th 250 82.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Girard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.48 36th 110 67.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Girard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.46 132nd 248 46.8%
2019 52.62 113th 252 55.2%
2021 85.93 23rd 258 91.1%
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Rank History for White students at Girard High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.04 174th 296 41.2%
2019 41.00 188th 306 38.6%
2021 82.42 31st 302 89.7%
2022 92.41 6th 307 98.0%
2023 79.18 42nd 309 86.4%
2024 84.05 29th 295 90.2%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Girard High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 303 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1989 320 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1990 326 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1991 338 1 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 346
1992 334 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 327 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1994 331 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1995 351 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 356
1996 351 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 356
1997 362 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1998 401 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1999 408 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 410
2000 393 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2001 376 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2002 348 4 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 354
2003 348 4 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 354
2004 333 4 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 339
2005 325 4 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 333
2006 331 9 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 344
2007 294 7 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2008 293 5 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 309 7 3 4 4 n/a n/a 1 328
2010 308 4 2 8 4 0 2 0 328
2011 310 6 1 9 9 0 5 0 340
2012 314 6 0 10 7 0 6 0 343
2013 308 6 1 8 5 0 7 0 335
2014 282 6 0 10 5 0 7 0 310
2015 290 10 1 9 2 0 9 0 321
2016 295 9 0 10 3 0 5 0 322
2017 271 6 1 17 3 0 4 0 302
2018 269 7 0 14 2 1 7 0 300
2019 268 4 1 19 2 2 8 0 304
2020 283 3 1 24 2 2 13 0 328
2021 280 4 1 22 1 2 14 0 324
2022 289 2 1 22 1 1 12 0 328
2023 251 5 1 23 2 0 15 0 297

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Girard High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 304 24.0 12.6 0
1989 322 24.0 13.4 n/a
1990 328 24.7 13.2 0
1991 346 24.7 14.0 n/a
1992 334 24.3 13.7 19.2
1993 331 24.4 13.6 13.3
1994 338 24.7 13.7 13.3
1995 356 24.0 14.8 16.6
1996 356 24.0 14.8 16.6
1997 364 26.0 14.0 19
1998 404 26.0 15.5 18.3
1999 410 26.0 15.8 16.8
2000 396 24.3 16.3 0
2001 381 24.3 15.7 12.9
2002 354 24.3 14.6 21.2
2003 354 24.3 14.6 21.2
2004 339 24.2 14.0 25.7
2005 333 24.2 13.8 23.1
2006 344 24.2 14.2 25.9
2007 308 26.6 11.6 27.3
2008 305 24.5 12.4 30.2
2009 328 24.2 13.6 39.1
2010 328 21.3 15.4 43.9
2011 340 21.7 15.6 43.5
2012 343 22.4 15.2 45.5
2013 335 22.2 15.0 46.6
2014 310 22.0 14.0 49.4
2015 321 22.0 14.5 42.1
2016 322 22.0 14.6 42.2
2017 302 18.7 16.1 40.1
2018 300 19.0 15.7 45
2019 304 17.6 17.2 40.5
2020 328 17.3 18.9 39.9
2021 324 17.2 18.8 35.8
2022 328 18.2 18.0 39
2023 297 19.2 15.4 42.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Girard High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 304 24.0 12.6 0
1989 322 24.0 13.4 n/a
1990 328 24.7 13.2 0
1991 346 24.7 14.0 n/a
1992 334 24.3 13.7 19.2
1993 331 24.4 13.6 13.3
1994 338 24.7 13.7 13.3
1995 356 24.0 14.8 16.6
1996 356 24.0 14.8 16.6
1997 364 26.0 14.0 19
1998 404 26.0 15.5 18.3
1999 410 26.0 15.8 16.8
2000 396 24.3 16.3 0
2001 381 24.3 15.7 12.9
2002 354 24.3 14.6 21.2
2003 354 24.3 14.6 21.2
2004 339 24.2 14.0 25.7
2005 333 24.2 13.8 23.1
2006 344 24.2 14.2 25.9
2007 308 26.6 11.6 27.3
2008 305 24.5 12.4 30.2
2009 328 24.2 13.6 39.1
2010 328 21.3 15.4 43.9
2011 340 21.7 15.6 43.5
2012 343 22.4 15.2 45.5
2013 335 22.2 15.0 46.6
2014 310 22.0 14.0 49.4
2015 321 22.0 14.5 42.1
2016 322 22.0 14.6 42.2
2017 302 18.7 16.1 40.1
2018 300 19.0 15.7 45
2019 304 17.6 17.2 40.5
2020 328 17.3 18.9 39.9
2021 324 17.2 18.8 35.8
2022 328 18.2 18.0 39
2023 297 19.2 15.4 42.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Girard High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $345 (2.5%) $13,620 (97.5%) $13,965

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Girard High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 161st of 325 High schoolsRanks 36th of 327 High schools
 38.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Girard High)29.237.2
 7.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Girard)29.237.2
 7.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Girard High)23.130.8
 7.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Girard)23.130.8
 7.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Girard High)28.440.6
 12.2%
   11th Grade Science (Girard)28.440.6
 12.2%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students304297
 2.3%
African American45
 25%
American Indian22
Asian11
Hispanic1923
 21.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White268251
 6.3%
Two or More Races815
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.5%42.8%
 2.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Girard High

Yes. Girard High ranks in the top 8.2% of Kansas high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 297 students attended Girard High.

Girard High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : R V Haderlein Elementary
Middle : Girard Middle

Students at Girard High are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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