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#1173 of 1,294 schools in KS

Wellington High School

High School · Wellington · Wellington, KS

A high school in Wellington, KS where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1700 East 16th Street, Wellington, KS 67152

  • Math 23% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.9% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation8.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$13,414
Chronic Absenteeism37.8%

Students at Wellington High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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

51.6%

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 Wellington 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,829/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wellington), 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

$50,836

Median home value

$105,100

Median rent

$814/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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
Wellington Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–121.2 mi13Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Wellington

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$13,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wellington High School is listed in Wellington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wellington High School

Wellington High School is a public high school in Wellington, KS, part of Wellington, serving approximately 471 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,173 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wellington High School

What grades does Wellington High School serve?

Wellington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wellington High School?

Wellington High School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellington High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wellington High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wellington High School rank in KS?

Wellington High School ranks #1,173 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Wellington High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wellington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Wellington High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wellington High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wellington High School a charter school?

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

Is Wellington High School a Title I school?

No, Wellington High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wellington High School?

51.6% of students at Wellington 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
471
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Sumner County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.8%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 67152)
9,199
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
39.1
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 67152; 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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