Central State Academy

Summary:

Central State Academy is an alternative public virtual school located in Nickerson, Kansas, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 102 students. The school is part of the Nickerson school district, which is ranked 214 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central State Academy's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in KAP (Kansas Assessment Program) tests, is significantly lower than the Nickerson district and the state of Kansas averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.11% of 10th-grade students at Central State Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 15% in the Nickerson district and 27.57% statewide. The performance gap is even more pronounced in mathematics, where 0% of 10th-grade students at Central State Academy were proficient or better, compared to 13.57% in the Nickerson district and 21.31% statewide. This pattern of underperformance compared to the district and state averages is consistent across all grade levels and subject areas, indicating a significant academic challenge for the school.

While Central State Academy is an alternative public virtual school, like the nearby Ad Astra Virtual Academy and Hutchinson Virtual School, its academic performance is significantly lower than these other virtual schools. This suggests that the challenges faced by Central State Academy may be unique to the school or the Nickerson school district, rather than being a general issue with virtual education in the region. The low spending per student at Central State Academy, combined with its relatively low academic performance, may indicate that the school is operating with limited resources and support for its students, which could be an area of concern and a potential target for improvement.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

305 S. Nickerson
Nickerson, KS 67561

(620) 500-5945

District: Nickerson

SchoolDigger Rank:
291^st of 318 Kansas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $1,165

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 102

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.5%

Hispanic:

15.7%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central State Academy ranks worse than 91.5% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.98. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.5%), Hispanic (15.7%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central State Academy is $1,165.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central State Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Central State Academy 291^st of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Central State Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Nickerson:

SchoolDigger ranks Nickerson 214^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central State Academy

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Rank History for all students at Central State Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2022	19.47	279^th	324	13.9%
2023	27.05	259^th	327	20.8%
2024	14.98	291^st	318	8.5%

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Rank History for White students at Central State Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.49	295^th	307	3.9%
2024	13.88	281^st	295	4.7%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central State Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	18	0	0	5	0	3	26
2019	27	1	0	4	0	5	37
2020	27	1	0	4	0	8	40
2021	74	2	0	13	0	5	94
2022	85	3	0	14	1	4	107
2023	78	1	1	16	1	5	102

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 Central State Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	26	0.0	n/a	0
2019	37	n/a	n/a	0
2020	40	n/a	n/a	7.5
2021	94	n/a	n/a	3.2
2022	107	n/a	n/a	2.8
2023	102	n/a	n/a	2.9

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 Central State Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	26	0.0	n/a	0
2019	37	n/a	n/a	0
2020	40	n/a	n/a	7.5
2021	94	n/a	n/a	3.2
2022	107	n/a	n/a	2.8
2023	102	n/a	n/a	2.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central State Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$1,165 (100.0%)	$1,165

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central State Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	37	102	175.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	4	16	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	27	78	188.9%
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0%	2.9%	2.9%

Schools Near Central State Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				KAP English Language Arts (2024)		KAP Mathematics (2024)		KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central State Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	305 S. Nickerson	Nickerson	67561	Reno County	Nickerson	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 500-5945	102			2.9%	78 (76.5%)	1 (1.0%)	16 (15.7%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.9%)								(n/a)	11.1	9.7	0.0	2.4	23.1	18.2	$1,165	$00	$1,165
Hutchinson Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	111 S Madison	Hutchinson	67501	Reno County	Hutchinson Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 615-4950	164			1.8%	106 (64.6%)	5 (3.0%)	39 (23.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.9%)								(n/a)
Ad Astra Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	406 W. 7th	Buhler	67522	Reno County	Buhler	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 543-2258	164			1.8%	128 (78.0%)	8 (4.9%)	10 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (9.1%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Central State Academy

What district is Central State Academy in?

Nickerson

What is the racial makeup of Central State Academy?

Students at Central State Academy are 76% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Central State Academy a good school?

Central State Academy ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Kansas alternative schools.

How many students attend Central State Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 102 students attended Central State Academy.

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