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Onaga Senior High

Public Grades 9-12

30^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 91% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Onaga Senior High is a public high school located in Onaga, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 92 students. The school is part of the Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton school district, which is ranked 46 out of 264 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Onaga Senior High has consistently performed well on state assessments, ranking among the top 30-64 high schools in Kansas over the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (52.63%) and Mathematics (57.88%) for 10th-grade students were significantly higher than the state averages (37.93% and 33.59%, respectively) in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, the school's performance on science assessments for 11th-grade students has been strong, with 47.05% proficiency in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 27.37%. Onaga Senior High has also maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 85.7% to 92.9% over the past few years, which is consistently higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Rock Creek High School is another high-performing school in the region, ranking among the top 60 high schools in Kansas. While Rock Creek High School has slightly lower proficiency rates in some subjects compared to Onaga Senior High, it still outperforms the state averages and maintains a strong academic reputation. On the other hand, Centralia High has a more mixed academic performance, with some subject areas outperforming the state average and others lagging behind. The student-teacher ratio at Centralia High (10:1) is lower than Onaga Senior High (12.6:1), which could be a factor in its academic performance.

Students ?

9.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,121

Per pupil spending ?

36%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 High Street
Onaga, KS 66521

(785) 889-4251

District: Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton

Feeder schools for Onaga Senior High:

Elementary:

Onaga Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 83rd percentile in 2015 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (55% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Kansas high schools

✓93% 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 school55%

District avg50%

Kansas avg42%

30^th of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

46^th of 264Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton 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	88.7	30 of 332	91.0%	★★★★★
2024	83.2	36 of 318	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	71.9	64 of 327	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	27.4	255 of 324	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	47.3	172 of 320	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	86.1	23 of 325	92.9%	★★★★★
2018	76.1	51 of 314	83.8%	★★★★☆
2017	86.1	39 of 316	87.7%	★★★★☆
2016	66.0	87 of 313	72.2%	★★★★☆
2015	74.9	56 of 326	82.8%	★★★★☆
2013	50.2	199 of 323	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	33.5	271 of 317	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	54.6	157 of 298	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	40.6	221 of 302	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	40.9	203 of 291	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	84.9	23 of 280	91.8%	★★★★★
2006	90.4	9 of 262	96.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2018	78.4	37 of 248	85.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2024	43.5	138 of 249	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	93.6	6 of 229	97.4%	★★★★★
2018	88.1	17 of 228	92.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	47.6	131 of 258	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	68.1	63 of 248	74.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	78.8	50 of 306	83.7%	★★★★☆
2024	75.6	49 of 295	83.4%	★★★★☆
2023	55.3	126 of 309	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	27.3	251 of 307	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	46.8	158 of 302	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	80.9	33 of 306	89.2%	★★★★☆
2018	70.4	59 of 296	80.1%	★★★★☆

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)

Female (2018)85th percentile~ school

White (2025)84th percentile-7 vs school

Male (2021)49th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)45th percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics58%+19 vs state

English Language Arts53%+8 vs state

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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
Onaga Senior High	Public	9-12	500 High Street	Onaga	66521	Pottawatomie County	Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton	No	No	No	No	(785) 889-4251	86	9	9.8	36.0%	78 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	88.7	30^th of 332 public high schools	91.0%		83.2	36^th of 318 public high schools	88.7%	6			52.6	52.6			57.9	57.9			$15,121	$201	$14,920
Centralia High	Public	7-12	507 John Riggins Ave	Centralia	66415	Nemaha County	Vermillion	No	No	No	No	(785) 857-3324	145	14	10.2	28.3%	134 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.1%)	59	123^rd of 332 public high schools	63.0%		36.5	217^th of 318 public high schools	31.8%	94	53.8	56.0	27.3	46.6	53.8	64.0	63.6	60.3	64.0	64.0	$14,924	$256	$14,668
Rock Creek High School	Public	9-12	9355 Flush Road	Saint George	66535	Pottawatomie County	Rock Creek	No	No	No	No	(785) 494-8591	415	30	13.7	23.6%	371 (89.4%)	5 (1.2%)	30 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	77.5	60^th of 332 public high schools	81.9%		77.7	47^th of 318 public high schools	85.2%	13			54.7	54.7			41.7	41.7			$13,364	$1,829	$11,535

Frequently Asked Questions about Onaga Senior High

How many students attend Onaga Senior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 86 students attended Onaga Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of Onaga Senior High?

Students at Onaga Senior High are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Onaga Senior High?

Onaga Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Onaga Elementary

What district is Onaga Senior High in?

Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton

Is Onaga Senior High a good school?

Yes. Onaga Senior High ranks in the top 9.0% of Kansas high schools.

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