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#770 of 1,294 schools in KS

Scott City High

High School · Scott County · Scott City, KS

A Scott County high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

712 Main, Scott City, KS 67871

  • Math 31% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.3% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.5% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$13,016
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Scott City High score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

53.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Scott City 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated723/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scott City), 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

$67,548

Median home value

$170,000

Median rent

$840/mo

College educated

33.6%

Homeownership

53.5%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67871; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Scott Community Learning CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–120.1 mi4Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Scott County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Scott City High is listed in Scott County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Scott City High

Scott City High is a public high school in Scott City, KS, part of Scott County, serving approximately 322 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scott City High

What grades does Scott City High serve?

Scott City High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Scott City High?

Scott City High has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott City High?

The student-teacher ratio at Scott City High is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scott City High rank in KS?

Scott City High ranks #770 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Scott City High's MySchoolScout rating?

Scott City High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Scott City High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott City High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Scott City High a charter school?

No, Scott City High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Scott City High a Title I school?

No, Scott City High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott City High?

53.1% of students at Scott City 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
322
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 67871)
5,067
Area median age
39.7
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 67871; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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