Doniphan West Schools School District
School District · Highland, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,332
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,332
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#74 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,332
+$2,078 vs Kansas median
District size
390 students
Smaller than Kansas median
About Doniphan West Schools
Doniphan West Schools is a Highland, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 390 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $17,332 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Doniphan West Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Doniphan West Jr/sr High School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Doniphan West Schools students show an average math proficiency of 26.2% and ELA proficiency of 34.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Doniphan West Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Doniphan West Schools with test data.
Schools in Doniphan West Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Highland
- Total Enrollment
- 390
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Doniphan West Schools?
Doniphan West Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Doniphan West Schools?
The average composite rating for Doniphan West Schools is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Doniphan West Schools?
Doniphan West Schools spends $17,332 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Doniphan West Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Doniphan West Schools is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Doniphan West Schools?
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School is the highest-rated school in Doniphan West Schools with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Doniphan West Schools?
Across schools in Doniphan West Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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