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Syracuse High

Summary:

Syracuse High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Syracuse, KS, with a total enrollment of 233 students. The school is part of the Syracuse District, which is ranked 176 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Syracuse High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics significantly lower than the state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students performing better than female students, and Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students struggling. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 61.8% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

Over the years, Syracuse High School has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, falling from 8th out of 323 Kansas high schools in the 2012-2013 school year to 242nd out of 318 high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 1-star rating. This concerning trend suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices, resources, and support systems to identify and address the root causes of these challenges, with the ultimate goal of improving educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 502 North Main
       Syracuse, KS  67878

(620) 384-7446

District: Syracuse

SchoolDigger Rank:
242nd of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,293 Help


Feeder schools for Syracuse High:

Elementary:    Syracuse Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  222

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.5%
White:
47.7%
American Indian:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Syracuse High ranks better than 73.8% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.63. (See more...)
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Compare Details Syracuse High ranks worse than 76.1% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Syracuse 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: Hispanic (49.5%), White (47.7%), American Indian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Syracuse High is 17. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Syracuse High is $11,293.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Syracuse High:

SchoolDigger ranks Syracuse High 95th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Syracuse High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Syracuse High 242nd of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Syracuse High in the ranking list.)

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Syracuse:

SchoolDigger ranks Syracuse 176th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Syracuse High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Syracuse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 33.19 200th 277 27.8%
2007 36.42 207th 286 27.6%
2008 17.36 262nd 296 11.5%
2009 33.80 247th 307 19.5%
2010 54.67 159th 316 49.7%
2011 47.89 206th 320 35.6%
2012 63.33 139th 342 59.4%
2013 58.84 173rd 355 51.3%
2015 50.68 161st 368 56.3%
2016 28.00 263rd 343 23.3%
2017 19.05 318th 358 11.2%
2018 18.04 312th 350 10.9%
2019 18.42 321st 368 12.8%
2021 11.37 342nd 367 6.8%
2022 20.62 323rd 368 12.2%
2023 46.66 165th 362 54.4%
2024 61.63 95th 362 73.8%
See the entire list of Kansas High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Syracuse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.14 4th 60 93.3%
2019 57.47 10th 58 82.8%
2021 52.07 9th 56 83.9%
2022 56.35 11th 60 81.7%
2023 65.12 8th 62 87.1%
2024 86.19 1st 65 98.5%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Syracuse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.00 178th 255 30.2%
2019 26.26 221st 270 18.1%
2021 15.20 259th 275 5.8%
2022 19.77 250th 270 7.4%
2023 56.36 89th 300 70.3%
2024 77.80 27th 296 90.9%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Syracuse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.41 234th 275 14.9%
2019 25.30 233rd 294 20.7%
2021 10.58 295th 313 5.8%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Syracuse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.24 253rd 280 9.6%
2019 17.19 269th 301 10.6%
2021 15.28 275th 308 10.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Syracuse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.83 87th 114 23.7%
2019 30.16 98th 128 23.4%
2021 23.38 115th 135 14.8%
2022 29.27 104th 138 24.6%
2023 52.96 54th 140 61.4%
2024 70.60 26th 144 81.9%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Syracuse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.36 277th 333 16.8%
2019 23.83 286th 344 16.9%
2021 18.39 308th 349 11.7%
2023 69.25 69th 349 80.2%
2024 75.70 53rd 347 84.7%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for White Students!

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

Rank History for Syracuse High

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Rank History for all high school students at Syracuse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.80 111th 262 57.6%
2007 91.29 8th 280 97.1%
2008 39.47 188th 267 29.6%
2009 57.72 144th 291 50.5%
2010 40.65 219th 302 27.5%
2011 45.68 194th 298 34.9%
2012 69.80 83rd 317 73.8%
2013 85.01 8th 323 97.5%
2015 55.98 147th 326 54.9%
2016 29.83 220th 313 29.7%
2017 32.29 212th 316 32.9%
2018 45.34 169th 314 46.2%
2019 36.37 228th 325 29.8%
2021 38.41 220th 320 31.3%
2022 23.43 270th 324 16.7%
2023 17.35 292nd 327 10.7%
2024 30.27 242nd 318 23.9%
See the entire list of Kansas High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Syracuse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.40 43rd 49 12.2%
2021 35.54 23rd 41 43.9%
2022 35.29 20th 36 44.4%
2023 32.14 31st 42 26.2%
2024 27.76 29th 39 25.6%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Syracuse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.04 61st 228 73.2%
2019 32.59 167th 229 27.1%
2021 39.36 132nd 213 38.0%
2022 52.11 92nd 223 58.7%
2023 16.58 225th 250 10.0%
2024 24.87 211th 249 15.3%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Syracuse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.71 186th 248 25.0%
2019 19.94 216th 249 13.3%
2021 35.70 177th 250 29.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Syracuse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.24 96th 248 61.3%
2019 51.66 122nd 252 51.6%
2021 41.76 155th 258 39.9%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Syracuse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.50 29th 89 67.4%
2019 26.14 68th 92 26.1%
2021 35.83 64th 99 35.4%
2022 42.42 56th 102 45.1%
2023 19.48 98th 110 10.9%
2024 42.41 58th 105 44.8%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Syracuse High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.73 183rd 296 38.2%
2019 69.97 67th 306 78.1%
2021 78.68 40th 302 86.8%
2022 20.54 268th 307 12.7%
2023 35.89 210th 309 32.0%
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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Syracuse High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 185 1 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 203
1989 181 0 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1990 158 1 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1991 163 1 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1992 163 1 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1993 152 1 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1994 162 2 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1995 180 2 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1996 180 2 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1997 181 1 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1998 186 2 2 35 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1999 201 1 1 42 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2000 190 1 1 64 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2001 184 0 3 65 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2002 181 0 2 60 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2003 181 0 2 60 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2004 174 0 0 51 1 n/a n/a 0 226
2005 183 0 2 47 1 n/a n/a 0 233
2006 161 0 1 56 1 n/a n/a 0 219
2007 165 0 0 51 2 n/a n/a 0 218
2008 149 0 1 59 3 n/a n/a 0 212
2009 124 0 2 74 3 n/a n/a 0 203
2010 126 0 1 77 2 0 0 0 206
2011 111 0 1 81 2 0 0 0 195
2012 116 1 0 83 2 0 0 0 202
2013 109 1 0 88 1 0 0 0 199
2014 124 1 0 90 0 0 2 0 217
2015 128 1 0 102 0 0 2 0 233
2016 127 1 0 113 0 0 2 0 243
2017 120 1 0 108 1 0 1 0 231
2018 114 0 0 112 0 0 1 0 227
2019 80 0 0 138 1 0 1 0 220
2020 95 0 0 146 0 0 1 0 242
2021 79 1 0 133 0 0 1 0 214
2022 80 0 0 143 2 0 1 0 226
2023 85 0 0 144 2 0 2 0 233
2024 106 0 0 110 3 0 3 0 222

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 Syracuse High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 203 19.0 10.6 0
1989 197 19.0 10.3 n/a
1990 174 19.3 9.0 0
1991 185 18.8 9.8 n/a
1992 185 18.3 10.1 22.7
1993 178 18.3 9.7 12.9
1994 179 18.3 9.8 22.3
1995 214 17.0 12.6 23.8
1996 214 17.0 12.6 23.8
1997 214 16.9 12.7 28.5
1998 225 17.1 13.2 29.8
1999 245 19.2 12.8 30.6
2000 256 23.5 10.9 37.5
2001 252 24.4 10.3 36.5
2002 243 22.3 10.9 41.6
2003 243 22.3 10.9 41.6
2004 226 19.6 11.5 47.8
2005 233 19.8 11.8 45.9
2006 219 20.0 11.0 46.1
2007 218 22.0 9.9 45.4
2008 212 19.0 11.2 47.2
2009 203 19.0 10.7 55.2
2010 206 22.0 9.3 54.9
2011 195 22.0 8.8 59.5
2012 202 23.0 8.7 55.9
2013 199 23.0 8.6 54.3
2014 217 23.1 9.3 58.1
2015 233 21.0 11.0 61.4
2016 243 22.0 11.0 56.4
2017 231 20.3 11.3 58.9
2018 227 18.0 12.6 63.4
2019 220 18.0 12.2 67.3
2020 242 19.0 12.7 69.8
2021 214 20.0 10.7 66.8
2022 226 13.0 17.3 62.4
2023 233 13.0 17.9 61.8
2024 222 13.0 17.0 63.1

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 Syracuse High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 203 19.0 10.6 0
1989 197 19.0 10.3 n/a
1990 174 19.3 9.0 0
1991 185 18.8 9.8 n/a
1992 185 18.3 10.1 22.7
1993 178 18.3 9.7 12.9
1994 179 18.3 9.8 22.3
1995 214 17.0 12.6 23.8
1996 214 17.0 12.6 23.8
1997 214 16.9 12.7 28.5
1998 225 17.1 13.2 29.8
1999 245 19.2 12.8 30.6
2000 256 23.5 10.9 37.5
2001 252 24.4 10.3 36.5
2002 243 22.3 10.9 41.6
2003 243 22.3 10.9 41.6
2004 226 19.6 11.5 47.8
2005 233 19.8 11.8 45.9
2006 219 20.0 11.0 46.1
2007 218 22.0 9.9 45.4
2008 212 19.0 11.2 47.2
2009 203 19.0 10.7 55.2
2010 206 22.0 9.3 54.9
2011 195 22.0 8.8 59.5
2012 202 23.0 8.7 55.9
2013 199 23.0 8.6 54.3
2014 217 23.1 9.3 58.1
2015 233 21.0 11.0 61.4
2016 243 22.0 11.0 56.4
2017 231 20.3 11.3 58.9
2018 227 18.0 12.6 63.4
2019 220 18.0 12.2 67.3
2020 242 19.0 12.7 69.8
2021 214 20.0 10.7 66.8
2022 226 13.0 17.3 62.4
2023 233 13.0 17.9 61.8
2024 222 13.0 17.0 63.1

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 Syracuse High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,888 (16.7%) $9,404 (83.3%) $11,293

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Syracuse 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 321st of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 165th of 362 Middle schools
 41.6%
Ranks 228th of 325 High schoolsRanks 292nd of 327 High schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Syracuse High)19.437
 17.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Syracuse)19.437
 17.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Syracuse High)14.322.2
 7.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Syracuse)14.322.2
 7.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Syracuse High)8.820
 11.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Syracuse)8.820
 11.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Syracuse High)13.517
 3.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Syracuse)13.517
 3.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Syracuse High)18.923.4
 4.5%
   8th Grade Science (Syracuse)18.923.4
 4.5%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Syracuse High)21.618.8
 2.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Syracuse)21.618.8
 2.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Syracuse High)13.55.9
 7.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Syracuse)13.55.9
 7.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Syracuse High)33.313.3
 20%
   11th Grade Science (Syracuse)33.313.3
 20%
   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 Students220233
 5.9%
African American00
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic138144
 4.3%
Pacific Islander00
White8085
 6.3%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.3%61.8%
 5.5%

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Syracuse High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Syracuse Elementary

Syracuse High ranks in the bottom 23.9% of Kansas high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 222 students attended Syracuse High.

Students at Syracuse High are 50% Hispanic, 48% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.


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