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#804 of 1,294 schools in KS
De Soto High School
High School · De Soto · De Soto, KS
A high school in De Soto, KS where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
35000 W 91st Street, De Soto, KS 66018
- Math 46% proficient (2025)
- Reading 50% proficient (2025)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at De Soto High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
19.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where De Soto High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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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
$104,345
Median home value
$379,900
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Education ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 36 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
De Soto
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,616NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
De Soto High School is listed in De Soto; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About De Soto High School
De Soto High School is a public high school in De Soto, KS, part of De Soto, serving approximately 968 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #804 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about De Soto High School
What grades does De Soto High School serve?
De Soto High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend De Soto High School?
De Soto High School has an enrollment of approximately 968 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Soto High School?
The student-teacher ratio at De Soto High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does De Soto High School rank in KS?
De Soto High School ranks #804 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is De Soto High School's MySchoolScout rating?
De Soto High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 De Soto High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, De Soto High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is De Soto High School a charter school?
No, De Soto High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is De Soto High School a Title I school?
No, De Soto High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for De Soto High School?
19.7% of students at De Soto 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
- 968
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (913) 667-6250
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 66018)
- 6,537
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 66018; 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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