Derby High School

Summary:

Derby High School is a public high school located in Derby, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,172 students. The school is part of the Derby school district, which is ranked 138 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Derby High School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in state assessments, is generally lower than the state average across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 33.44% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 27.57%. In mathematics, only 17.5% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 21.31%. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 117 to 243 out of 314-327 Kansas high schools. However, Derby High School's performance is generally better than the nearby Wichita high schools, which all have lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings.

Derby High School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and African American students generally performing better than the school's overall average, while Hispanic and White students perform slightly below the overall average. The school's performance for English Language Learners and students with disabilities is also below the overall average. With a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and a slightly lower spending per student compared to the state average, Derby High School may need to evaluate its resource allocation and ensure that it is effectively targeting the needs of its student population. The school's fluctuating performance and subgroup disparities suggest that it could benefit from a more consistent and targeted approach to improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 920 N Rock Road
       Derby, KS  67037


(316) 788-8500

District: Derby

SchoolDigger Rank:
177th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,480 Help


Feeder schools for Derby High School:

Elementary:    Derby Hills Elementary
    El Paso Elementary
    Oaklawn Elementary
    Park Hill Elementary
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Middle:    Derby Middle School
    Derby North Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  2,156

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.5%
Hispanic:
17.3%
Two or more races:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Derby High School ranks worse than 55.7% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.88. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Derby High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.5%), Hispanic (17.3%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Derby High School is 20. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Derby High School is $9,480.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Derby High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Derby High School 177th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Derby High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Derby:

SchoolDigger ranks Derby 138th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Derby High School

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Rank History for all students at Derby High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.35 226th 262 13.7%
2007 44.72 169th 280 39.6%
2008 18.91 245th 267 8.2%
2009 34.03 225th 291 22.7%
2010 37.22 233rd 302 22.8%
2011 41.53 209th 298 29.9%
2012 48.59 219th 317 30.9%
2013 50.59 198th 323 38.7%
2015 36.30 240th 326 26.4%
2016 59.22 115th 313 63.3%
2017 48.54 155th 316 50.9%
2018 59.34 117th 314 62.7%
2019 49.31 160th 325 50.8%
2021 39.59 212th 320 33.8%
2022 31.24 243rd 324 25.0%
2023 53.14 144th 327 56.0%
2024 45.88 177th 318 44.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Derby High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.58 23rd 49 53.1%
2019 42.56 30th 58 48.3%
2021 28.72 40th 55 27.3%
2022 35.34 35th 57 38.6%
2023 60.03 20th 64 68.8%
2024 40.65 37th 67 44.8%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Derby High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.44 19th 47 59.6%
2019 43.12 25th 49 49.0%
2021 33.03 26th 41 36.6%
2022 33.60 24th 36 33.3%
2023 51.21 13th 42 69.0%
2024 49.63 14th 39 64.1%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Derby High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.59 69th 110 37.3%
2019 39.83 67th 111 39.6%
2021 38.16 66th 115 42.6%
2022 45.64 47th 117 59.8%
2023 44.08 57th 122 53.3%
2024 32.90 82nd 124 33.9%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Derby High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.33 107th 228 53.1%
2019 53.78 90th 229 60.7%
2021 44.27 121st 213 43.2%
2022 37.97 150th 223 32.7%
2023 61.70 72nd 250 71.2%
2024 44.82 131st 249 47.4%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Derby High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.59 86th 248 65.3%
2019 44.11 144th 249 42.2%
2021 39.60 161st 250 35.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Derby High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.59 69th 110 37.3%
2019 39.83 67th 111 39.6%
2021 38.16 66th 115 42.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Derby High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.58 29th 35 17.1%
2019 21.82 34th 37 8.1%
2021 42.34 26th 35 25.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Derby High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.97 5th 9 44.4%
2021 21.83 10th 11 9.1%
2022 29.10 7th 10 30.0%
2023 46.73 7th 12 41.7%
2024 46.71 8th 12 33.3%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at Derby High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.20 109th 248 56.0%
2019 52.14 118th 252 53.2%
2021 39.60 163rd 258 36.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Derby High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.57 23rd 29 20.7%
2019 26.17 25th 32 21.9%
2021 38.58 19th 29 34.5%
2022 25.03 20th 28 28.6%
2023 47.32 18th 33 45.5%
2024 36.16 20th 32 37.5%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Derby High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.50 27th 47 42.6%
2019 68.46 7th 46 84.8%
2021 81.32 5th 48 89.6%
2022 50.10 21st 50 58.0%
2023 55.56 20th 53 62.3%
2024 44.03 24th 50 52.0%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Derby High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.59 36th 89 59.6%
2019 70.01 24th 92 73.9%
2021 48.42 47th 99 52.5%
2022 25.55 82nd 102 19.6%
2023 66.93 24th 110 78.2%
2024 51.42 37th 105 64.8%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Derby High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.07 4th 4 0.0%
2023 91.16 1st 3 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Derby High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.61 91st 296 69.3%
2019 45.29 163rd 306 46.7%
2021 35.21 218th 302 27.8%
2022 31.67 233rd 307 24.1%
2023 47.85 161st 309 47.9%
2024 45.83 161st 295 45.4%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for White Students!

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.

Derby High School Test Scores
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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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by a student
Sunday, October 18, 2009

Open Quote Derby High School boasts a large selection of classes (including AP college preparatory courses), competent teachers, facilities, and extracurricular activities. It harbors a large student body and a fairly safe learning environment equipped with SROs, guidance counselors, and friendly, resourceful administrative staff. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Derby High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1362 53 42 20 10 n/a n/a 0 1487
1989 1416 57 42 21 10 n/a n/a 0 1546
1990 1474 57 53 29 15 n/a n/a 0 1628
1991 1548 76 49 33 14 n/a n/a 0 1720
1992 1481 88 50 36 9 n/a n/a 0 1664
1993 1544 76 65 33 9 n/a n/a 0 1727
1994 1594 90 61 32 14 n/a n/a 0 1791
1995 1676 91 72 54 20 n/a n/a 0 1913
1996 1676 91 72 54 20 n/a n/a 0 1913
1997 1723 77 84 59 27 n/a n/a 0 1970
1998 1775 68 91 67 27 n/a n/a 0 2028
1999 1815 80 89 62 25 n/a n/a 0 2071
2000 1794 90 83 88 24 n/a n/a 0 2079
2001 1806 110 81 86 28 n/a n/a 0 2111
2002 1784 120 101 92 31 n/a n/a 0 2128
2003 1784 120 101 92 31 n/a n/a 0 2128
2004 1802 113 100 110 33 n/a n/a 0 2158
2005 1764 109 107 129 40 n/a n/a 16 2165
2006 1694 113 113 149 41 n/a n/a 22 2132
2007 1727 121 114 172 46 n/a n/a 2 2182
2008 1665 131 110 164 45 n/a n/a 1 2116
2009 1612 131 108 156 38 n/a n/a 2 2047
2010 1549 105 86 171 34 0 38 0 1983
2011 1458 109 88 137 32 8 7 0 1839
2012 1495 101 82 146 32 9 24 0 1889
2013 1490 98 86 167 32 11 28 0 1912
2014 1434 102 91 192 26 12 58 0 1915
2015 1422 114 96 225 23 9 63 0 1952
2016 1370 102 97 266 25 11 61 0 1932
2017 1364 89 77 281 19 10 71 0 1911
2018 1382 96 83 286 20 11 93 0 1971
2019 1378 102 87 304 22 10 115 0 2018
2020 1391 121 79 331 21 6 146 0 2095
2021 1434 121 96 328 28 5 164 0 2176
2022 1419 113 87 324 26 5 162 0 2136
2023 1408 118 92 355 32 3 164 0 2172
2024 1370 120 95 373 32 4 162 0 2156

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Derby High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1487 92.0 16.1 0
1989 1546 96.0 16.1 n/a
1990 1628 96.7 16.8 0
1991 1720 100.4 17.1 n/a
1992 1664 101.4 16.4 10.9
1993 1727 102.2 16.9 7.9
1994 1791 105.1 17.0 10
1995 1913 107.0 17.9 17.1
1996 1913 107.0 17.9 17.1
1997 1970 107.4 18.3 16.3
1998 2028 117.7 17.2 15.6
1999 2071 120.4 17.2 14.2
2000 2079 124.6 16.7 14.5
2001 2111 123.8 17.1 14.3
2002 2128 126.7 16.8 18.7
2003 2128 126.7 16.8 18.7
2004 2158 126.4 17.1 22.1
2005 2165 127.2 17.0 28.7
2006 2132 128.7 16.6 24.7
2007 2182 136.4 16.0 26.3
2008 2116 136.3 15.5 24.7
2009 2047 142.7 14.3 28.5
2010 1983 118.2 16.7 33.6
2011 1839 108.2 16.9 34.8
2012 1889 120.4 15.6 37
2013 1912 119.9 15.9 40.7
2014 1915 122.2 15.6 43.3
2015 1952 122.0 16.0 46.3
2016 1932 124.0 15.5 45.7
2017 1911 120.6 15.8 44.6
2018 1971 121.0 16.2 43.5
2019 2018 122.9 16.4 42.9
2020 2095 122.9 17.0 42.4
2021 2176 121.7 17.8 42.9
2022 2136 123.6 17.2 42.6
2023 2172 122.8 17.6 43.2
2024 2156 107.4 20.0 47.2

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 Derby High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1487 92.0 16.1 0
1989 1546 96.0 16.1 n/a
1990 1628 96.7 16.8 0
1991 1720 100.4 17.1 n/a
1992 1664 101.4 16.4 10.9
1993 1727 102.2 16.9 7.9
1994 1791 105.1 17.0 10
1995 1913 107.0 17.9 17.1
1996 1913 107.0 17.9 17.1
1997 1970 107.4 18.3 16.3
1998 2028 117.7 17.2 15.6
1999 2071 120.4 17.2 14.2
2000 2079 124.6 16.7 14.5
2001 2111 123.8 17.1 14.3
2002 2128 126.7 16.8 18.7
2003 2128 126.7 16.8 18.7
2004 2158 126.4 17.1 22.1
2005 2165 127.2 17.0 28.7
2006 2132 128.7 16.6 24.7
2007 2182 136.4 16.0 26.3
2008 2116 136.3 15.5 24.7
2009 2047 142.7 14.3 28.5
2010 1983 118.2 16.7 33.6
2011 1839 108.2 16.9 34.8
2012 1889 120.4 15.6 37
2013 1912 119.9 15.9 40.7
2014 1915 122.2 15.6 43.3
2015 1952 122.0 16.0 46.3
2016 1932 124.0 15.5 45.7
2017 1911 120.6 15.8 44.6
2018 1971 121.0 16.2 43.5
2019 2018 122.9 16.4 42.9
2020 2095 122.9 17.0 42.4
2021 2176 121.7 17.8 42.9
2022 2136 123.6 17.2 42.6
2023 2172 122.8 17.6 43.2
2024 2156 107.4 20.0 47.2

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 Derby High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $553 (5.8%) $8,927 (94.2%) $9,480

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Derby High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 160th of 325 High schoolsRanks 144th of 327 High schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Derby High School)27.932.1
 4.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Derby)27.932.1
 4.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Derby High School)21.921.5
 0.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Derby)21.921.5
 0.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Derby High School)31.524.3
 7.2%
   11th Grade Science (Derby)31.524.3
 7.2%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20182172
 7.6%
African American102118
 15.7%
American Indian2232
 45.5%
Asian8792
 5.7%
Hispanic304355
 16.8%
Pacific Islander103
 70%
White13781408
 2.2%
Two or More Races115164
 42.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%43.2%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Derby High School

Derby High School ranks 177th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,156 students attended Derby High School.

Derby High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Derby Hills Elementary
Elementary : El Paso Elementary
Elementary : Oaklawn Elementary
Elementary : Park Hill Elementary
Elementary : Paul B Cooper Elementary
Elementary : Stone Creek Elementary
Elementary : Swaney Elementary
Elementary : Tanglewood Elementary
Elementary : Wineteer Elementary
Middle : Derby Middle School
Middle : Derby North Middle School

Students at Derby High School are 64% White, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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