Emporia High School is a public secondary school in Emporia, Kansas, United States. It is the sole high school operated by Emporia USD 253 school district, and serves students of grades 9 to 12. Emporia has an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students and a teaching staff of 130. The principal is Dathan Fischer.
Serving 1,629 students in grades 9-12, Emporia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emporia High School's student population of 1,629 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1864
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Emporia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emporia High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1098 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
53%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
38%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emporia High School's ranking?
Emporia High School is ranked #1098 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emporia High School?
The graduation rate of Emporia High School is 91%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Emporia High School?
1,629 students attend Emporia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Emporia High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emporia High School?
Emporia High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Emporia High School offer ?
Emporia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emporia High School part of?
Emporia High School is part of Emporia School District.
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