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Arkansas City High

1200 W Radio Lane, Arkansas City, KS 67005Arkansas City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
845
Students
Total enrolled
77%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 11% vs nat'l
$14,425
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 845 students in grades 09–12 in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,425 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Arkansas City High is a large high in Arkansas City, Kansas, serving grades 09–12 with 845 students. The district invests $14,425 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 77% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Arkansas City High

845
Total Students
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
58%
Free Lunch
54
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution437 male · 408 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility58%
National avg 52% · 493 students
Student Composition
55%
32%
White55%
Hispanic / Latino32%
Black3%
Multiracial6%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200345001241

Academic Outcomes at Arkansas City High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
77
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
77%
State avg
85%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 57th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 67005

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,425Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,425
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,347
Student Support$2,741
Administration$1,731
Operations$2,164
Other$1,443
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,425 spent per student, an estimated $6,390 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
81%
State government
81.1%
Local (property tax)
12.1%
Federal programs
6.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Adams ElemFrances Willard ElemJefferson ElemRoosevelt Elem
+2 more
↓
Middle
Arkansas City Middle Sch
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyCowley County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictArkansas City →
Phone: (620)441-2010
NCES ID: 200345001241
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Arkansas City seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Arkansas City
Mid
Arkansas City Middle Sch
685 students · 06–08
● 45 opp69% FRL
Elem
Adams Elem
297 students · PK–05
● 45 opp80% FRL
Elem
Frances Willard Elem
276 students · PK–05
● 45 opp86% FRL
Elem
Jefferson Elem
269 students · PK–05
● 45 opp73% FRL
Elem
Roosevelt Elem
208 students · PK–05
● 45 opp80% FRL
Elem
I X L Elem
197 students · PK–05
● 45 opp80% FRL
Elem
C 4 Elem
110 students · PK–05
● 45 opp44% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1200 W Radio Lane, Arkansas City, KS 67005
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.