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White City High

Summary:

White City High is a public high school in White City, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 47. The school is part of the Rural Vista school district, which is ranked 118 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiating factor for White City High is the significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the years. The school has experienced a wide range of performance, ranking as high as 12th out of 317 Kansas high schools in 2011-2012 with a 5-star rating, but has since dropped to a 2-star rating and a ranking of 194 out of 327 high schools in 2022-2023. This volatility in performance is in contrast to the more consistent high-performing nearby schools like Chapman High and Council Grove Junior Senior High School. Additionally, White City High's test scores in core subjects are generally lower than the state and district averages, with some exceptions.

Another distinguishing characteristic of White City High is its relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.5% to 66.67% over the past few years. This is higher than the nearby schools, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Despite this, White City High has a significantly higher per-student spending of $24,737 in 2018-2019, compared to $12,010 at Chapman High and $10,986 at Council Grove Junior Senior High School. This raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the effectiveness of the school's spending.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 414 E Goodnow
       White City, KS  66872

(785) 349-2211

District: Rural Vista

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,737 Help


Feeder schools for White City High:

Elementary:    White City Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  45

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Two or more races:
8.9%
Hispanic:
4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details White City High ranks better than 84% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.44. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at White City High 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 (86.7%), two or more races (8.9%), Hispanic (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White City High is 9.4. (See more...)
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Compare White City High employs 4.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White City High is $24,737.
Schooldigger Rankings:

White City High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks White City High 51st of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See White City High in the ranking list.)

Rural Vista:

SchoolDigger ranks Rural Vista 118th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White City High

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Rank History for all students at White City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.91 179th 262 31.7%
2007 44.89 168th 280 40.0%
2008 71.92 73rd 267 72.7%
2009 82.51 23rd 291 92.1%
2010 90.06 2nd 302 99.3%
2011 70.05 75th 298 74.8%
2012 79.31 12th 317 96.2%
2013 61.21 137th 323 57.6%
2015 39.70 217th 326 33.4%
2017 67.48 85th 316 73.1%
2019 13.76 296th 325 8.9%
2022 18.65 280th 324 13.6%
2023 42.05 194th 327 40.7%
2024 76.44 51st 318 84.0%
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Rank History for White students at White City High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.35 302nd 307 1.6%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for White City High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 68 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1989 62 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
1990 60 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 62
1991 58 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1992 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1993 53 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1994 56 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
1995 64 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1996 64 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1997 66 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1998 70 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1999 72 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2000 68 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2001 66 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2002 72 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2003 72 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2004 69 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2005 85 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2006 77 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2007 80 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2008 78 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 82
2009 77 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 6 87
2010 82 3 0 0 1 1 1 0 88
2011 76 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 81
2012 82 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 87
2013 60 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 63
2014 55 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 58
2015 39 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 42
2016 43 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 47
2017 33 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 39
2018 28 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 32
2019 34 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 38
2020 37 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 39
2021 37 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 39
2022 36 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 40
2023 41 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 47
2024 39 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 45

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 White City High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 70 8.0 8.7 0
1989 62 7.0 8.8 n/a
1990 62 8.3 7.4 0
1991 58 8.1 7.1 n/a
1992 60 7.7 7.7 23.3
1993 54 8.7 6.2 7.4
1994 56 8.9 6.3 14.3
1995 65 8.6 7.6 29.2
1996 65 8.6 7.6 29.2
1997 69 8.6 8.0 34.8
1998 72 8.0 9.0 38.9
1999 73 8.5 8.6 32.9
2000 70 8.4 8.3 27.1
2001 69 8.9 7.8 18.8
2002 73 8.9 8.2 17.8
2003 73 8.9 8.2 17.8
2004 70 8.9 7.9 21.4
2005 86 8.9 9.7 24.4
2006 80 8.9 9.0 26.3
2007 81 9.8 8.3 21
2008 82 1.0 82.0 25
2009 87 8.4 10.4 40.7
2010 88 5.4 16.3 37.5
2011 81 7.3 11.0 30.9
2012 87 6.9 12.6 23
2013 63 6.5 9.6 28.6
2014 58 8.0 7.2 39.7
2015 42 6.0 7.0 52.4
2016 47 7.0 6.7 46.8
2017 39 4.3 9.0 43.6
2018 32 4.3 7.3 50
2019 38 4.3 8.7 42.1
2020 39 4.3 8.9 61.5
2021 39 3.8 10.1 66.7
2022 40 2.9 13.5 37.5
2023 47 4.0 11.6 44.7
2024 45 4.7 9.4 37.8

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 White City High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 70 8.0 8.7 0
1989 62 7.0 8.8 n/a
1990 62 8.3 7.4 0
1991 58 8.1 7.1 n/a
1992 60 7.7 7.7 23.3
1993 54 8.7 6.2 7.4
1994 56 8.9 6.3 14.3
1995 65 8.6 7.6 29.2
1996 65 8.6 7.6 29.2
1997 69 8.6 8.0 34.8
1998 72 8.0 9.0 38.9
1999 73 8.5 8.6 32.9
2000 70 8.4 8.3 27.1
2001 69 8.9 7.8 18.8
2002 73 8.9 8.2 17.8
2003 73 8.9 8.2 17.8
2004 70 8.9 7.9 21.4
2005 86 8.9 9.7 24.4
2006 80 8.9 9.0 26.3
2007 81 9.8 8.3 21
2008 82 1.0 82.0 25
2009 87 8.4 10.4 40.7
2010 88 5.4 16.3 37.5
2011 81 7.3 11.0 30.9
2012 87 6.9 12.6 23
2013 63 6.5 9.6 28.6
2014 58 8.0 7.2 39.7
2015 42 6.0 7.0 52.4
2016 47 7.0 6.7 46.8
2017 39 4.3 9.0 43.6
2018 32 4.3 7.3 50
2019 38 4.3 8.7 42.1
2020 39 4.3 8.9 61.5
2021 39 3.8 10.1 66.7
2022 40 2.9 13.5 37.5
2023 47 4.0 11.6 44.7
2024 45 4.7 9.4 37.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for White City High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,813 (7.3%) $22,923 (92.7%) $24,737

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

Impact of COVID-19 on White City 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 296th of 325 High schoolsRanks 194th of 327 High schools
 31.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (White City High)18.230.8
 12.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Rural Vista)30.425
 5.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (White City High)07.7
 7.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Rural Vista)8.76.3
 2.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3847
 23.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White3441
 20.6%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%44.7%
 2.6%

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White City High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : White City Elementary

White City High ranks 51st of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at White City High are 87% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 45 students attended White City High.


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