Is Argonia High a good school?

Yes. Argonia High ranks in the top 8.8% of Kansas high schools.

How many students attend Argonia High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 72 students attended Argonia High.

What is the racial makeup of Argonia High?

Students at Argonia High are 85% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Argonia High?

Argonia High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Argonia Elementary

Argonia High

Summary:

Argonia High is a public high school located in Argonia, Kansas, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 81 students. The school is part of the Argonia Public Schools district, which is ranked 113 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Argonia High has seen significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 28th out of 318 Kansas high schools in 2023-2024 to a low of 261st out of 325 in 2018-2019. The school's performance on state assessments is generally above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly in 10th grade, but its science proficiency rates are lower than the state average. Argonia High has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.15% to 49.38%, and a low student-teacher ratio, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools. The school spends $17,015 per student, which is higher than the spending at nearby schools like Caldwell Secondary School ($15,241) and Chaparral Junior/Senior High ($12,587).

While Argonia High generally outperforms its immediate neighbors, it faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic excellence and may benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to address its areas of weakness, particularly in science proficiency. The school's performance for specific student subgroups has been mixed, and it is outperformed by the nearby Conway Springs High School, which is part of a higher-ranked district. Argonia High's higher spending per student compared to nearby schools may indicate a focus on providing additional resources and support to its students, which could be contributing to its relatively strong academic performance in some areas.

Detail:

Public 6-12

504 N Pine
Argonia, KS 67004

(620) 435-6611

District: Argonia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,015

Feeder schools for Argonia High:

Elementary:

Argonia Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 7.1

Number of students: 72

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Argonia High ranks worse than 74.6% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.44. (See more...)

Compare Details Argonia High ranks better than 91.2% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.04. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Argonia High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.7%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Argonia High is 7.1. (See more...)

Compare Argonia High employs 10.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Argonia High is $17,015.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Argonia High:

SchoolDigger ranks Argonia High 270^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Argonia High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Argonia High 28^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Argonia High in the ranking list.)

Argonia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Argonia Public Schools 113^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Argonia High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Argonia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	45.10	162^nd	277	41.5%
2007	75.01	43^rd	286	85.0%
2008	75.06	49^th	296	83.4%
2009	59.86	126^th	307	59.0%
2010	27.81	263^rd	316	16.8%
2011	38.27	248^th	320	22.5%
2012	55.72	187^th	342	45.3%
2013	79.33	30^th	355	91.5%
2015	52.61	149^th	368	59.5%
2017	45.42	186^th	358	48.0%
2018	43.29	192^nd	350	45.1%
2019	49.00	167^th	368	54.6%
2021	52.65	141^st	367	61.6%
2022	26.11	290^th	368	21.2%
2023	27.98	279^th	362	22.9%
2024	29.44	270^th	362	25.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Argonia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	42.39	186^th	333	44.1%
2019	30.51	253^rd	344	26.5%
2022	22.67	294^th	349	15.8%
2023	25.58	282^nd	349	19.2%
2024	27.60	272^nd	347	21.6%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Argonia High

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Rank History for all high school students at Argonia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2007	77.08	48^th	280	82.9%
2008	53.52	142^nd	267	46.8%
2009	44.90	187^th	291	35.7%
2010	56.87	147^th	302	51.3%
2011	37.90	224^th	298	24.8%
2012	64.86	122^nd	317	61.5%
2013	30.06	276^th	323	14.6%
2016	60.50	110^th	313	64.9%
2017	55.94	126^th	316	60.1%
2019	28.51	261^st	325	19.7%
2021	68.18	73^rd	320	77.2%
2022	84.91	27^th	324	91.7%
2023	42.61	189^th	327	42.2%
2024	86.04	28^th	318	91.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Argonia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.38	217^th	252	13.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at Argonia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	27.86	247^th	306	19.3%
2021	67.71	70^th	302	76.8%
2022	69.55	69^th	307	77.5%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Argonia High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	101	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
1989	107	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
1990	105	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
1991	109	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
1992	104	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
1993	107	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
1994	113	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	118
1995	130	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	133
1996	130	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	133
1997	120	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	124
1998	110	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	114
1999	122	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	127
2000	119	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	123
2001	112	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	117
2002	104	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	109
2003	104	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	109
2004	100	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	102
2005	110	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
2006	113	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
2007	108	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	111
2008	102	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2009	112	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
2010	103	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	107
2011	83	1	0	2	1	0	2	0	89
2012	79	1	0	7	3	0	1	0	91
2013	81	2	0	5	0	0	2	0	90
2014	72	1	0	5	0	0	2	0	80
2015	87	0	0	6	0	0	1	0	94
2016	78	0	0	5	0	0	3	0	86
2017	81	0	0	8	0	0	4	0	93
2018	73	0	0	8	1	0	5	0	87
2019	75	1	0	9	1	0	0	0	86
2020	79	3	0	4	1	0	0	0	87
2021	76	1	0	3	1	0	1	0	82
2022	73	3	0	8	0	0	2	0	86
2023	73	0	0	7	0	0	1	0	81
2024	61	1	0	8	0	0	2	0	72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Argonia High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	102	12.0	8.5	0
1989	107	14.0	7.6	n/a
1990	105	13.5	7.7	0
1991	109	14.6	7.4	n/a
1992	106	11.1	9.5	22.6
1993	108	12.1	8.9	23.1
1994	118	12.3	9.6	30.5
1995	133	12.0	11.1	32.3
1996	133	12.0	11.1	32.3
1997	124	12.2	10.2	37.9
1998	114	12.2	9.3	25.4
1999	127	15.9	8.0	22
2000	123	15.9	7.7	28.5
2001	117	9.9	11.8	28.2
2002	109	9.8	11.1	37.6
2003	109	9.8	11.1	37.6
2004	102	9.8	10.4	46.1
2005	113	9.8	11.5	46
2006	115	10.0	11.5	41.7
2007	111	11.8	9.4	33
2008	103	9.3	11.1	33
2009	113	10.6	10.7	33.6
2010	107	10.5	10.1	29.9
2011	89	10.7	8.3	24.7
2012	91	11.4	7.9	27.5
2013	90	11.9	7.5	35.6
2014	80	12.4	6.4	33.8
2015	94	12.0	7.8	37.2
2016	86	12.0	7.1	37.2
2017	93	11.2	8.3	39.8
2018	87	10.5	8.2	39.1
2019	86	10.4	8.2	45.3
2020	87	10.8	8.0	44.8
2021	82	11.2	7.2	34.1
2022	86	10.5	8.1	41.9
2023	81	10.1	7.9	49.4
2024	72	10.1	7.1	44.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Argonia High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	102	12.0	8.5	0
1989	107	14.0	7.6	n/a
1990	105	13.5	7.7	0
1991	109	14.6	7.4	n/a
1992	106	11.1	9.5	22.6
1993	108	12.1	8.9	23.1
1994	118	12.3	9.6	30.5
1995	133	12.0	11.1	32.3
1996	133	12.0	11.1	32.3
1997	124	12.2	10.2	37.9
1998	114	12.2	9.3	25.4
1999	127	15.9	8.0	22
2000	123	15.9	7.7	28.5
2001	117	9.9	11.8	28.2
2002	109	9.8	11.1	37.6
2003	109	9.8	11.1	37.6
2004	102	9.8	10.4	46.1
2005	113	9.8	11.5	46
2006	115	10.0	11.5	41.7
2007	111	11.8	9.4	33
2008	103	9.3	11.1	33
2009	113	10.6	10.7	33.6
2010	107	10.5	10.1	29.9
2011	89	10.7	8.3	24.7
2012	91	11.4	7.9	27.5
2013	90	11.9	7.5	35.6
2014	80	12.4	6.4	33.8
2015	94	12.0	7.8	37.2
2016	86	12.0	7.1	37.2
2017	93	11.2	8.3	39.8
2018	87	10.5	8.2	39.1
2019	86	10.4	8.2	45.3
2020	87	10.8	8.0	44.8
2021	82	11.2	7.2	34.1
2022	86	10.5	8.1	41.9
2023	81	10.1	7.9	49.4
2024	72	10.1	7.1	44.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Argonia High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$505 (3.0%)	$16,511 (97.0%)	$17,015

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Argonia High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 167^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 279^th of 362 Middle schools	31.7%
Ranks 261^st of 325 High schools	Ranks 189^th of 327 High schools	22.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Argonia High)	27.3	33.3	6.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Argonia Public Schools)	27.3	33.3	6.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Argonia High)	18.2	21.4	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Argonia Public Schools)	18.2	21.4	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Argonia High)	54.5	15.4	39.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Argonia Public Schools)	54.5	15.4	39.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Argonia High)	45.5	15.4	30.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Argonia Public Schools)	45.5	15.4	30.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Argonia High)	16.7	11.8	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Argonia Public Schools)	16.7	11.8	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.2	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Argonia High)	25	17.6	7.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Argonia Public Schools)	25	17.6	7.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	20.3	5.6%
8th Grade Science (Argonia High)	25	11.8	13.2%
8th Grade Science (Argonia Public Schools)	25	11.8	13.2%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.8	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Argonia High)	20	20
10th Grade English Language Arts (Argonia Public Schools)	20	20
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Argonia High)	15	0	15%
10th Grade Mathematics (Argonia Public Schools)	15	0	15%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	86	81	5.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	7	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	75	73	2.7%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	49.4%	4%

Schools Near Argonia High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Argonia High	Public	6-12	504 N Pine	Argonia	67004	Sumner County	Argonia Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 435-6611	72	10	7.1	44.4%	61 (84.7%)	1 (1.4%)	8 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	86	28^th of 318 public high schools	91.2%		42.6	189^th of 327 public high schools	42.2%	161		33.3	0.0	41.7	33.3		25.0	8.3	33.3	22.2	16.7		10.5	$17,015	$505	$16,511
Conway Springs High School	Public	9-12	607 W. St. Louis	Conway Springs	67031	Sumner County	Conway Springs	No	No	No	No	(620) 456-2963	140	16	8.7	28.6%	127 (90.7%)	2 (1.4%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)	91.3	15^th of 318 public high schools	95.3%		65.5	91^st of 327 public high schools	72.2%	76				41.0	41.0				38.5	38.5		48.6	48.6	$13,095	$372	$12,723
Norwich High	Public	9-12	209 Parkway	Norwich	67118	Kingman County	Kingman - Norwich	No	No	No	No	(620) 478-2235	77	6	13.3	35.1%	70 (90.9%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)	61.6	102^nd of 318 public high schools	67.9%		51.3	155^th of 327 public high schools	52.6%	53				31.6	31.6				15.8	15.8		43.8	43.8	$13,141	$1,086	$12,055
Chaparral Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	467 Ks-2	Anthony	67003	Harper County	Chaparral Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 842-5155	360	27	13.2	61.1%	277 (76.9%)	1 (0.3%)	50 (13.9%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.9%)	43.6	186^th of 318 public high schools	41.5%		18.7	286^th of 327 public high schools	12.5%	100		20.0	14.5	23.6	19.4		35.4	27.6	29.1	30.9	13.8	18.3	16.1	$12,587	$409	$12,178
Chaparral Virtual School	Public, Virtual	7-12	467 N State Rd 14	Anthony	67003	Harper County	Chaparral Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 842-5155	12				9 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Caldwell Secondary School	Public	6-12	31 N. Osage St.	Caldwell	67022	Sumner County	Caldwell	No	No	No	No	(620) 845-2585	107	16	6.5	69.2%	84 (78.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.4%)	41	198^th of 318 public high schools	37.7%		28.7	252^nd of 327 public high schools	22.9%	54	47.1	18.8	25.0	36.4	32.8	35.3	18.8	0.0	18.2	19.4	25.0	9.1	17.4	$15,241	$626	$14,615
Caldwell Secondary School-Chisholm Trail eLea	Public, Virtual	6-12	31 N. Osage	Caldwell	67022	Sumner County	Caldwell	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 845-2585	1				1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Wellington Virtual School	Public, Virtual	6-12	221 s washington ave	Wellington	67152	Sumner County	Wellington	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 326-4300	13				10 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)								(n/a)

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