Frederic Remington High School is a public secondary school in rural Butler County, Kansas between the cities of Whitewater and Potwin.
Serving 162 students in grades 9-12, Frederic Remington 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederic Remington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Frederic Remington High School's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Frederic Remington 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 Frederic Remington High School is 0.26, which is less 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
#1141 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bucking Horse
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederic Remington High School's ranking?
Frederic Remington High School is ranked #1141 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederic Remington High School?
The graduation rate of Frederic Remington High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Frederic Remington High School?
162 students attend Frederic Remington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Frederic Remington High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederic Remington High School?
Frederic Remington High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frederic Remington High School offer ?
Frederic Remington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederic Remington High School part of?
Frederic Remington High School is part of Remington-Whitewater School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I went to Remington , graduated in "66" It was great. Times were different of course but we still received a great education and had fun at the same time.. The only thing I have missed is REUNIONS. Which we have only had 2. Would love to see all the people. Was going to say older, but I haven't gotten there yet. LOL!!
My name was Leierer when I went to Remington..
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