Serving 73 students in grades 7-12, Wilson Junior/senior 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 was 20-29% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Wilson Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#821 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Wilson Junior/senior High School is ranked #821 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?
20-29% 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 Wilson Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wilson Junior/senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wilson Junior/senior High School?
73 students attend Wilson Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Wilson Junior/senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Junior/senior High School?
Wilson Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilson Junior/senior High School offer ?
Wilson Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilson Junior/senior High School part of?
Wilson Junior/senior High School is part of Central Plains School District.
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