Doniphan West Schools School District
School District · Highland, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,332
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,332
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Doniphan West Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Doniphan West Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Doniphan West Elementary School
Denton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
Highland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#104 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,332
+$2,078 vs Kansas median
District size
390 students
Smaller than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Doniphan West Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doniphan West Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Doniphan West Jr/sr High School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.0/10, Doniphan West Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Doniphan West Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Doniphan West Schools students show an average math proficiency of 37.5% and ELA proficiency of 45.8%.
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 7.0/10. 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 Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Doniphan West Schools with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Doniphan West Schools?
Across schools in Doniphan West Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.8%
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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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