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#648 of 1,294 schools in KS
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Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
High School · Doniphan West Schools · Highland, KS
A high school in Highland, KS where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 308, Highland, KS 66035
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 21% proficient (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Doniphan West Jr/sr High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 34 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Doniphan West Jr/sr 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,543
Median home value
$154,700
Median rent
$578/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66035; 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.
Doniphan West Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,332NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School is listed in Doniphan West Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Highland, KS, part of Doniphan West Schools, serving approximately 172 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #648 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
What grades does Doniphan West Jr/sr High School serve?
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Doniphan West Jr/sr High School?
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doniphan West Jr/sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Doniphan West Jr/sr High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Doniphan West Jr/sr High School rank in KS?
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School ranks #648 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Doniphan West Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Doniphan West Jr/sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Doniphan West Jr/sr High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Doniphan West Jr/sr High School a charter school?
No, Doniphan West Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Doniphan West Jr/sr High School a Title I school?
No, Doniphan West Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Doniphan West Jr/sr High School?
37.8% of students at Doniphan West Jr/sr 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 172
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Doniphan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (785) 442-3286
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 66035)
- 1,388
- Area median age
- 20.8
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 66035; 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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