Very Good
#399 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 31% in state
Central Heights High
High School · Central Heights · Richmond, KS
A high school in Richmond, KS where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3521 Ellis Road, Richmond, KS 66080
- Math 34% proficient (2025)
- Reading 35% proficient (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Heights High score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central Heights 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average427/100K
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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
$92,500
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$825/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Central Heights
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,510NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Heights High is listed in Central Heights; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Heights High
Central Heights High is a public high school in Richmond, KS, part of Central Heights, serving approximately 324 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #399 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Heights High
What grades does Central Heights High serve?
Central Heights High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Central Heights High?
Central Heights High has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Heights High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Heights High is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Heights High rank in KS?
Central Heights High ranks #399 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Central Heights High's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Heights High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Central Heights High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Heights High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Heights High a charter school?
No, Central Heights High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Heights High a Title I school?
No, Central Heights High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Heights High?
52.2% of students at Central Heights 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
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (785) 869-3455
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 66080)
- 928
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 66080; 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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