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Trego Community High

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Trego Community High ranks 125 th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

125^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 62% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Trego Community High is a public high school located in WaKeeney, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 121 students. The school is part of the Trego County school district, which is ranked 173 out of 264 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Trego Community High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 80th out of 325 Kansas high schools in 2018-2019 (4-star rating) to a low of 201st out of 318 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). Compared to nearby schools, such as Quinter Junior-Senior High (ranked 94th in 2024-2025) and Ellis Junior/Senior High (ranked 59th in 2023-2024), both of which have higher 4-star ratings, Trego Community High's ranking is generally lower. The school's graduation and dropout rates are relatively high and low, respectively, and comparable to nearby schools.

Trego Community High's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have been mixed compared to the state and county averages. While the school's 10th-grade Math proficiency rate was higher than the state average, its overall performance is generally lower than Quinter Junior-Senior High and Ellis Junior/Senior High. Additionally, Trego Community High serves a higher proportion of students from low-income backgrounds compared to nearby schools, which may present unique challenges in terms of academic support and resources. The school's performance for this subgroup has been uneven, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable outcomes.

113

Students ?

7.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,907

Per pupil spending ?

38.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1200 Russell Avenue
WaKeeney, KS 67672

(785) 743-2061

District: Trego County

Feeder schools for Trego Community High:

Elementary:

Trego Grade School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

8.8%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 75th percentile in 2019 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Kansas average (90%)

✓Above the Kansas median (62nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 75th-percentile peak (2019) to 62nd (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg35%

Kansas avg42%

125^th of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From bottom 44% (2015) to top 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

173^rd of 264Trego County 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	57.6	125 of 332	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.4	201 of 318	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.2	192 of 327	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	67.6	80 of 324	75.3%	★★★★☆
2021	53.9	139 of 320	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.7	80 of 325	75.4%	★★★★☆
2018	58.6	119 of 314	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.6	103 of 316	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.1	108 of 313	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	46.4	181 of 326	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	71.3	83 of 323	74.3%	★★★★☆
2012	65.1	115 of 317	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.8	115 of 298	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.4	129 of 302	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	69.6	81 of 291	72.2%	★★★★☆
2008	74.1	63 of 267	76.4%	★★★★☆
2007	52.0	141 of 280	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.6	151 of 262	42.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	54.9	106 of 250	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.2	81 of 248	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	72.6	54 of 246	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	17.7	229 of 249	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	46.2	122 of 223	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.1	77 of 213	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.2	81 of 228	64.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	52.7	105 of 258	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.4	30 of 252	88.1%	★★★★☆
2018	54.5	97 of 248	60.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	51.7	136 of 306	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.4	193 of 295	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.4	193 of 309	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.8	78 of 307	74.6%	★★★★☆
2021	47.9	154 of 302	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.0	100 of 306	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.7	110 of 296	62.8%	★★★☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)78th percentile+16 vs school

Male (2021)59th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2021)58th percentile~ school

White (2025)56th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics43%+4 vs state

English Language Arts36%-8 vs state

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Schools Near Trego Community 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
Trego Community High	Public	9-12	1200 Russell Avenue	WaKeeney	67672	Trego County	Trego County	No	No	No	No	(785) 743-2061	113	16	7.2	38.9%	100 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	57.6	125^th of 332 public high schools	62.3%		40.4	201^st of 318 public high schools	36.8%	76			36.4	36.4			43.2	43.2			$16,907	$736	$16,171
Ellis Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	1706 S Monroe	Ellis	67637	Ellis County	Ellis	No	No	No	No	(785) 726-3151	161	17	9.4	36.0%	152 (94.4%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	52.9	143^rd of 332 public high schools	56.9%		72.6	59^th of 318 public high schools	81.4%	84	43.3	51.9	26.3	42.1	26.7	40.7	52.6	38.2	63.0	63.0	$16,054	$3,664	$12,391
Quinter Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	600 Long	Quinter	67752	Gove County	Quinter Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 754-3660	133	15	8.7	35.3%	121 (91.0%)	2 (1.5%)	4 (3.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	65.8	94^th of 332 public high schools	71.7%		45.8	178^th of 318 public high schools	44.0%	84	65.0	42.3	34.8	46.4	55.0	23.1	56.5	43.5	34.6	34.6	$14,403	$943	$13,460

Frequently Asked Questions about Trego Community High

What schools feed into Trego Community High?

Trego Community High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Trego Grade School

What is the racial makeup of Trego Community High?

Students at Trego Community High are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Trego Community High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 113 students attended Trego Community High.

Is Trego Community High a good school?

Trego Community High ranks 125^th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Trego Community High in?

Trego County

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