Is Dodge City High School a good school?

Dodge City High School ranks in the bottom 13.8% of Kansas high schools.

How many students attend Dodge City High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,141 students attended Dodge City High School.

What is the racial makeup of Dodge City High School?

Students at Dodge City High School are 82% Hispanic, 14% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Dodge City High School?

Dodge City High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Beeson Elementary Elementary : Central Elementary Elementary : Linn Elementary Elementary : Miller Elementary Elementary : Northwest Elementary Elementary : Ross Elementary School Elementary : Soule Elementary School Elementary : Sunnyside Elementary Middle : Comanche Middle School Middle : Dodge City Middle School

Dodge City High School

Summary:

Dodge City High School is a public high school in Dodge City, Kansas, serving 2,084 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Dodge City School District, which is ranked 263 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dodge City High School consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Kansas high schools, with academic performance significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.52% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 27.57%. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with English Language Learner students outperforming the state average, while Gifted and Talented and Special Education students struggle. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 74.54% to 77.41% over the past three years, is likely a significant factor contributing to the school's overall academic underperformance.

Interestingly, the nearby Spearville Junior/Senior High School and Cimarron High School, while not in the same district, perform significantly better than Dodge City High School across various academic metrics. Spearville Junior/Senior High School, in particular, ranks much higher in the state (top 50% of Kansas high schools) and outperforms Dodge City High School in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, suggesting that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the performance differences between these schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2201 Ross Blvd.
Dodge City, KS 67801

(620) 471-2110

District: Dodge City

SchoolDigger Rank:
274^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,076

Feeder schools for Dodge City High School:

Elementary:	Beeson Elementary
	Central Elementary
	Linn Elementary
	Miller Elementary
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	Northwest Elementary
	Ross Elementary School
	Soule Elementary School
	Sunnyside Elementary
Middle:	Comanche Middle School
	Dodge City Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 2,141

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.5%

White:

14.5%

African American:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dodge City High School ranks worse than 86.2% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.9. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.5%), White (14.5%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dodge City High School is 21.2. (See more...)

Compare Dodge City High School employs 100.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dodge City High School is $10,076.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dodge City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dodge City High School 274^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Dodge City High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Dodge City:

SchoolDigger ranks Dodge City 263^rd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Dodge City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	8.67	248^th	262	5.3%
2007	9.61	263^rd	280	6.1%
2008	22.91	241^st	267	9.7%
2009	7.64	277^th	291	4.8%
2010	9.60	286^th	302	5.3%
2011	16.73	274^th	298	8.1%
2012	38.08	255^th	317	19.6%
2013	27.51	286^th	323	11.5%
2015	18.88	299^th	326	8.3%
2016	16.61	274^th	313	12.5%
2017	12.05	293^rd	316	7.3%
2018	16.87	272^nd	314	13.4%
2019	13.34	298^th	325	8.3%
2021	26.12	265^th	320	17.2%
2022	16.94	288^th	324	11.1%
2023	16.15	295^th	327	9.8%
2024	20.90	274^th	318	13.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dodge City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.70	29^th	67	56.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dodge City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	37.98	30^th	47	36.2%
2019	47.62	21^st	49	57.1%
2021	50.42	9^th	41	78.0%
2022	58.03	3^rd	36	91.7%
2023	55.30	9^th	42	78.6%
2024	57.37	9^th	39	76.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dodge City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	35.28	63^rd	110	42.7%
2019	31.70	86^th	111	22.5%
2021	29.67	84^th	115	27.0%
2022	26.43	110^th	117	6.0%
2023	21.18	106^th	122	13.1%
2024	33.10	81^st	124	34.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dodge City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	27.28	169^th	228	25.9%
2019	23.91	198^th	229	13.5%
2021	38.38	136^th	213	36.2%
2022	26.36	188^th	223	15.7%
2023	25.97	204^th	250	18.4%
2024	27.22	205^th	249	17.7%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Dodge City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	5.29	2^nd	2	0.0%
2021	4.17	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Dodge City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	12.80	228^th	248	8.1%
2019	13.77	227^th	249	8.8%
2021	26.84	205^th	250	18.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Dodge City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	35.28	63^rd	110	42.7%
2019	31.70	86^th	111	22.5%
2021	29.67	84^th	115	27.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dodge City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	0.97	35^th	35	0.0%
2019	9.17	35^th	37	5.4%
2021	0.90	35^th	35	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Dodge City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	19.88	211^th	248	14.9%
2019	12.94	234^th	252	7.1%
2021	26.01	210^th	258	18.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Dodge City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	31.49	30^th	47	36.2%
2022	44.26	26^th	50	48.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dodge City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	25.78	63^rd	89	29.2%
2019	25.87	69^th	92	25.0%
2021	43.04	52^nd	99	47.5%
2022	28.55	76^th	102	25.5%
2023	31.61	77^th	110	30.0%
2024	38.15	66^th	105	37.1%

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Rank History for White students at Dodge City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	32.45	207^th	296	30.1%
2019	27.85	248^th	306	19.0%
2021	55.40	114^th	302	62.3%
2022	57.00	110^th	307	64.2%
2023	43.68	176^th	309	43.0%
2024	56.61	111^th	295	62.4%

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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 Dodge City High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	731	22	40	112	3	n/a	n/a	0	908
1989	690	27	32	109	2	n/a	n/a	0	860
1990	666	19	34	126	1	n/a	n/a	0	846
1991	649	23	36	143	2	n/a	n/a	0	853
1992	894	27	59	230	1	n/a	n/a	0	1211
1993	901	31	44	273	2	n/a	n/a	0	1251
1994	901	37	50	289	6	n/a	n/a	0	1283
1995	895	44	37	333	4	n/a	n/a	0	1313
1996	895	44	37	333	4	n/a	n/a	0	1313
1997	910	50	39	344	8	n/a	n/a	0	1351
1998	903	52	49	426	6	n/a	n/a	0	1436
1999	895	38	49	444	6	n/a	n/a	0	1432
2000	879	44	51	459	3	n/a	n/a	0	1436
2001	820	33	46	534	1	n/a	n/a	0	1434
2002	793	42	45	770	4	n/a	n/a	0	1654
2003	793	42	45	770	4	n/a	n/a	0	1654
2004	767	48	51	817	5	n/a	n/a	6	1694
2005	715	46	41	923	2	n/a	n/a	26	1753
2006	700	41	36	959	8	n/a	n/a	13	1757
2007	629	55	36	1027	10	n/a	n/a	4	1761
2008	572	55	35	1018	14	n/a	n/a	8	1702
2009	549	54	34	1058	14	n/a	n/a	1	1710
2010	552	49	33	1076	25	0	74	0	1809
2011	486	42	24	1181	23	0	65	0	1821
2012	424	40	23	1256	14	0	49	0	1806
2013	425	46	25	1303	9	0	35	0	1843
2014	361	43	31	1388	8	0	27	0	1858
2015	368	37	29	1469	12	0	20	0	1935
2016	379	34	29	1498	13	0	26	0	1979
2017	364	33	29	1516	12	0	25	0	1979
2018	325	30	27	1543	12	0	25	0	1962
2019	357	44	24	1543	9	1	22	0	2000
2020	347	41	29	1584	9	1	24	0	2035
2021	320	43	25	1591	4	0	24	0	2007
2022	320	44	24	1633	5	0	19	0	2045
2023	296	41	24	1688	6	0	29	0	2084
2024	310	36	18	1745	6	0	26	0	2141

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 Dodge City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	908	48.0	18.9	0
1989	860	58.0	14.8	n/a
1990	846	57.6	14.6	0
1991	853	59.4	14.3	n/a
1992	1211	65.9	18.3	22.9
1993	1251	75.3	16.6	24.4
1994	1283	77.3	16.6	28.8
1995	1313	79.0	16.6	27.9
1996	1313	79.0	16.6	27.9
1997	1351	81.2	16.6	23.8
1998	1436	83.2	17.3	34.5
1999	1432	90.7	15.8	37.3
2000	1436	96.4	14.9	35.2
2001	1434	97.2	14.8	40.3
2002	1654	103.7	15.9	47.9
2003	1654	103.7	15.9	47.9
2004	1694	110.7	15.3	48.7
2005	1753	121.3	14.5	55.3
2006	1757	102.3	17.2	55.3
2007	1761	107.2	16.4	56.2
2008	1702	86.7	19.6	57.1
2009	1710	93.0	18.4	61.7
2010	1809	94.8	19.0	66.2
2011	1821	94.1	19.3	69.5
2012	1806	112.9	15.9	71.5
2013	1843	107.5	17.1	71.8
2014	1858	105.5	17.6	74.1
2015	1935	114.0	16.9	77.4
2016	1979	124.0	15.9	76.2
2017	1979	106.5	18.5	74.9
2018	1962	111.5	17.5	75.6
2019	2000	113.0	17.6	73.9
2020	2035	101.5	20.0	73.8
2021	2007	109.3	18.3	74.5
2022	2045	104.2	19.6	77.4
2023	2084	100.3	20.7	76.7
2024	2141	100.7	21.2	77.7

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 Dodge City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	908	48.0	18.9	0
1989	860	58.0	14.8	n/a
1990	846	57.6	14.6	0
1991	853	59.4	14.3	n/a
1992	1211	65.9	18.3	22.9
1993	1251	75.3	16.6	24.4
1994	1283	77.3	16.6	28.8
1995	1313	79.0	16.6	27.9
1996	1313	79.0	16.6	27.9
1997	1351	81.2	16.6	23.8
1998	1436	83.2	17.3	34.5
1999	1432	90.7	15.8	37.3
2000	1436	96.4	14.9	35.2
2001	1434	97.2	14.8	40.3
2002	1654	103.7	15.9	47.9
2003	1654	103.7	15.9	47.9
2004	1694	110.7	15.3	48.7
2005	1753	121.3	14.5	55.3
2006	1757	102.3	17.2	55.3
2007	1761	107.2	16.4	56.2
2008	1702	86.7	19.6	57.1
2009	1710	93.0	18.4	61.7
2010	1809	94.8	19.0	66.2
2011	1821	94.1	19.3	69.5
2012	1806	112.9	15.9	71.5
2013	1843	107.5	17.1	71.8
2014	1858	105.5	17.6	74.1
2015	1935	114.0	16.9	77.4
2016	1979	124.0	15.9	76.2
2017	1979	106.5	18.5	74.9
2018	1962	111.5	17.5	75.6
2019	2000	113.0	17.6	73.9
2020	2035	101.5	20.0	73.8
2021	2007	109.3	18.3	74.5
2022	2045	104.2	19.6	77.4
2023	2084	100.3	20.7	76.7
2024	2141	100.7	21.2	77.7

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 Dodge City High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,133 (11.2%)	$8,943 (88.8%)	$10,076

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dodge City High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 298^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 295^th of 327 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Dodge City High School)	11	11.8	0.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Dodge City)	11	11.8	0.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Dodge City High School)	12.6	12.6	0.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Dodge City)	12.6	12.6	0.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Dodge City High School)	15.5	12	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Dodge City)	15.5	12	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2000	2084	4.2%
African American	44	41	6.8%
American Indian	9	6	33.3%
Asian	24	24
Hispanic	1543	1688	9.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	357	296	17.1%
Two or More Races	22	29	31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.9%	76.7%	2.9%

Schools Near Dodge City High School

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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
Dodge City High School	Public	9-12	2201 Ross Blvd.	Dodge City	67801	Ford County	Dodge City	No	No	No	No	(620) 471-2110	2,141	101	21.2	77.7%	310 (14.5%)	36 (1.7%)	1,745 (81.5%)	18 (0.8%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (1.2%)	20.9	274^th of 318 public high schools	13.8%		16.2	295^th of 327 public high schools	9.8%	21				16.5	16.5				16.7	16.7		12.7	12.7	$10,076	$1,133	$8,943
Cimarron High	Public	7-12	400 N 5th	Cimarron	67835	Gray County	Cimarron-Ensign	No	No	No	No	(620) 855-3323	282	26	10.8	46.1%	191 (67.7%)	4 (1.4%)	82 (29.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	41.1	197^th of 318 public high schools	38.1%		39	214^th of 327 public high schools	34.6%	17		28.6	24.5	16.7	23.1		25.7	46.3	21.4	32.8	38.9	30.2	35.0	$10,188	$669	$9,519
Spearville Junior/Senior High	Public	6-12	305 E. Ave. B	Spearville	67876	Ford County	Spearville	No	No	No	No	(620) 385-2631	171	15	11.1	27.5%	142 (83.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (14.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.8%)	53.6	138^th of 318 public high schools	56.6%		55.9	130^th of 327 public high schools	60.2%	8	50.0	52.6	40.0	25.9	41.6	50.0	47.4	36.0	11.1	35.6	48.0	50.0	49.0	$12,598	$358	$12,240

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