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#1069 of 1,294 schools in KS
Wellsville High
High School · Wellsville · Wellsville, KS
A high school in Wellsville, KS where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
602 Walnut, Wellsville, KS 66092
- Math 17% proficient (2025)
- Reading 21% proficient (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wellsville High score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 19% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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
26%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wellsville 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated780/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wellsville), 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
$83,889
Median home value
$227,700
Median rent
$1,265/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66092; 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.
Wellsville
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wellsville High is listed in Wellsville; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wellsville High
Wellsville High is a public high school in Wellsville, KS, part of Wellsville, serving approximately 246 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,069 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wellsville High
What grades does Wellsville High serve?
Wellsville High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wellsville High?
Wellsville High has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellsville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellsville High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wellsville High rank in KS?
Wellsville High ranks #1,069 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Wellsville High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wellsville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Wellsville High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wellsville High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wellsville High a charter school?
No, Wellsville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wellsville High a Title I school?
No, Wellsville High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wellsville High?
26.0% of students at Wellsville 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
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (785) 883-2057
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 66092)
- 4,211
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 66092; 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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