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#22 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 2% in state

Wallace County High

High School · Wallace County Schools · Sharon Springs, KS

A high school in Sharon Springs, KS where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.

521 N. Main, Sharon Springs, KS 67758

  • Math 80% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 80% proficient (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency80% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+31.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
District spending per student$19,742
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at Wallace County High score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency80%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency80%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 56 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
80%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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

33.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wallace County 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,361

Median home value

$93,600

Median rent

$512/mo

College educated

19.7%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Wallace County Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$19,742NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Wallace County High

Wallace County High is a public high school in Sharon Springs, KS, part of Wallace County Schools, serving approximately 59 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wallace County High

What grades does Wallace County High serve?

Wallace County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wallace County High?

Wallace County High has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace County High?

The student-teacher ratio at Wallace County High is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wallace County High rank in KS?

Wallace County High ranks #22 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Wallace County High's MySchoolScout rating?

Wallace County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Wallace County High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wallace County High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wallace County High a charter school?

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

Is Wallace County High a Title I school?

No, Wallace County High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wallace County High?

33.9% of students at Wallace County 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
59
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wallace County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 67758)
1,059
Area median age
41.9
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 67758; 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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