Very Good
#449 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 35% in state
Argonia High
High School · Argonia Public Schools · Argonia, KS
A high school in Argonia, KS where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
202 E. Allen St., Argonia, KS 67004
- Math 33% proficient (2025)
- Reading 49% proficient (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Argonia High score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Argonia High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average393/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,313
Median home value
$117,200
Median rent
$693/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Argonia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,093NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Argonia High is listed in Argonia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Argonia High
Argonia High is a public high school in Argonia, KS, part of Argonia Public Schools, serving approximately 72 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #449 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Argonia High
What grades does Argonia High serve?
Argonia High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Argonia High?
Argonia High has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argonia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Argonia High is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Argonia High rank in KS?
Argonia High ranks #449 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Argonia High's MySchoolScout rating?
Argonia High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Argonia High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Argonia High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Argonia High a charter school?
No, Argonia High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Argonia High a Title I school?
No, Argonia High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Argonia High?
44.4% of students at Argonia High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sumner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (620) 435-6611
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 67004)
- 781
- Area median age
- 45.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67004; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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