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#907 of 1,294 schools in KS
Atchison High School
High School · Atchison Public Schools · Atchison, KS
A high school in Atchison, KS where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 W. Riley St, Atchison, KS 66002
- Math 25% proficient (2025)
- Reading 37% proficient (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Atchison High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Atchison High School 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,499/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Atchison), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,738
Median home value
$145,100
Median rent
$754/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Maur Hill - Mount AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 162 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Atchison Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,272NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atchison High School is listed in Atchison Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atchison High School
Atchison High School is a public high school in Atchison, KS, part of Atchison Public Schools, serving approximately 434 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #907 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atchison High School
What grades does Atchison High School serve?
Atchison High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Atchison High School?
Atchison High School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atchison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atchison High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atchison High School rank in KS?
Atchison High School ranks #907 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Atchison High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Atchison High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Atchison High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atchison High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Atchison High School a charter school?
No, Atchison High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atchison High School a Title I school?
No, Atchison High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atchison High School?
59.4% of students at Atchison High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Atchison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (913) 367-4162
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 66002)
- 13,197
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 66002; 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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