Serving 246 students in grades 9-12, Wellsville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wellsville High School's student population of 246 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Wellsville 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 Wellsville High School is 0.17, 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
#687 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellsville High School's ranking?
Wellsville High School is ranked #687 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Wellsville High School often compared to?
Wellsville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin High School, Central Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wellsville High School?
The graduation rate of Wellsville High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wellsville High School?
246 students attend Wellsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Wellsville High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wellsville High School?
Wellsville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wellsville High School offer ?
Wellsville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wellsville High School part of?
Wellsville High School is part of Wellsville School District.
School Reviews
5 12/16/2019
I love this school, and I am doing an assignment at this moment.
2 10/1/2011
I just found out that my son was attending the high school because he is living with his stepmom and brothers and that the principal at the high that he was going to said that he wasn't going to make it now I ask you what kind of a person says that to a kid he is eighteen and wanted to go back so he could get the rest of his education and thats the kind of crap he gets from the PRINCIPAL what is the world coming to when that happens. So to my way of thinking that principal needs to get fired you don't go and tell a child that.
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