Wellington High School

Summary:

Wellington High School is a public high school serving 478 students in grades 9-12 in Wellington, Kansas, which is part of the Wellington school district. Unfortunately, the school consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with only 14.87% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 11.56% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 33.55% and 31.6%, respectively.

Wellington High School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students generally outperforming female students and Hispanic students performing relatively well compared to their White peers. However, students with disabilities and those from low-income families struggle, with the school ranking 65th and 181st, respectively, out of Kansas high schools for these subgroups. Nearby schools, such as Clearwater High and Conway Springs High School, consistently outperform Wellington High School in academic metrics, despite having lower spending per student.

While Wellington High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for its students. The school's academic challenges may be rooted in factors beyond just resource constraints, and further investigation into the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems for struggling students may be necessary to identify and address the root causes of its underperformance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1700 East 16th Street
Wellington, KS 67152

(620) 326-4310

District: Wellington

SchoolDigger Rank:
259^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,014

Feeder schools for Wellington High School:

Elementary:	Eisenhower Elementary
	Kennedy Elementary
	Lincoln Elementary
	Washington Elementary
Middle:	Wellington Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 471

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.5%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wellington High School ranks worse than 81.4% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.17. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.5%), Hispanic (14.6%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wellington High School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Wellington High School employs 38.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wellington High School is $11,014.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wellington High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wellington High School 259^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Wellington High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Wellington:

SchoolDigger ranks Wellington 208^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wellington High School

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Rank History for all students at Wellington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	20.15	234^th	262	10.7%
2007	12.28	259^th	280	7.5%
2008	27.74	226^th	267	15.4%
2009	17.58	263^rd	291	9.6%
2010	10.01	282^nd	302	6.6%
2011	9.94	283^rd	298	5.0%
2012	37.42	259^th	317	18.3%
2013	39.42	248^th	323	23.2%
2015	30.08	269^th	326	17.5%
2016	46.88	171^st	313	45.4%
2017	45.39	171^st	316	45.9%
2018	68.27	76^th	314	75.8%
2019	53.13	143^rd	325	56.0%
2021	26.79	263^rd	320	17.8%
2022	31.86	239^th	324	26.2%
2023	44.08	179^th	327	45.3%
2024	24.17	259^th	318	18.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Wellington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	30.35	70^th	110	36.4%
2019	79.87	6^th	111	94.6%
2021	30.60	81^st	115	29.6%
2022	44.23	52^nd	117	55.6%
2023	46.57	53^rd	122	56.6%
2024	40.91	65^th	124	47.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	73.31	46^th	228	79.8%
2019	48.48	107^th	229	53.3%
2021	36.93	140^th	213	34.3%
2022	39.05	143^rd	223	35.9%
2023	60.76	77^th	250	69.2%
2024	34.44	181^st	249	27.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Wellington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	47.61	129^th	248	48.0%
2019	33.40	180^th	249	27.7%
2021	24.54	212^th	250	15.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wellington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	30.35	70^th	110	36.4%
2019	79.87	6^th	111	94.6%
2021	30.60	81^st	115	29.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Wellington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	84.08	32^nd	248	87.1%
2019	62.27	82^nd	252	67.5%
2021	32.20	193^rd	258	25.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wellington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	58.61	32^nd	92	65.2%
2021	42.53	53^rd	99	46.5%
2022	48.79	48^th	102	52.9%
2023	60.03	36^th	110	67.3%
2024	60.32	24^th	105	77.1%

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Rank History for White students at Wellington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	61.69	90^th	296	69.6%
2019	45.82	158^th	306	48.4%
2021	21.70	267^th	302	11.6%
2022	32.05	229^th	307	25.4%
2023	39.23	194^th	309	37.2%
2024	17.48	271^st	295	8.1%

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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 Wellington High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	492	14	4	57	2	n/a	n/a	569
2006	473	16	3	43	4	n/a	n/a	539
2007	459	8	3	47	6	n/a	n/a	523
2008	428	12	5	43	8	n/a	n/a	496
2009	464	13	6	39	4	n/a	n/a	526
2010	469	13	2	63	6	1	13	567
2011	454	16	1	66	9	0	10	556
2012	478	8	1	58	5	0	10	560
2014	386	9	0	56	7	0	18	476
2015	394	8	3	49	7	0	31	492
2016	371	9	2	45	6	0	36	469
2017	384	13	2	43	2	0	34	478
2018	381	11	3	38	3	0	31	467
2019	394	10	1	50	4	0	27	486
2020	357	13	1	56	7	0	29	463
2021	351	8	2	60	7	0	30	458
2022	357	10	4	58	7	0	26	462
2023	362	14	2	60	6	0	34	478
2024	351	13	1	69	7	0	30	471

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 Wellington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	569	38.6	14.7	36.2
2006	539	37.6	14.3	33
2007	523	43.6	12.0	33.7
2008	496	35.5	14.0	34.3
2009	526	41.1	12.8	35
2010	567	37.5	15.1	40.7
2011	556	34.2	16.2	42.8
2012	560	33.1	16.9	47.3
2014	476	44.4	10.7	54.4
2015	492	40.0	12.3	50.8
2016	469	40.0	11.7	55.9
2017	478	40.2	11.8	53.8
2018	467	39.7	11.7	48.6
2019	486	40.9	11.8	50
2020	463	40.4	11.4	50.1
2021	458	38.2	11.9	48
2022	462	38.2	12.0	39.6
2023	478	39.7	12.0	53.8
2024	471	38.7	12.1	51.6

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 Wellington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	569	38.6	14.7	36.2
2006	539	37.6	14.3	33
2007	523	43.6	12.0	33.7
2008	496	35.5	14.0	34.3
2009	526	41.1	12.8	35
2010	567	37.5	15.1	40.7
2011	556	34.2	16.2	42.8
2012	560	33.1	16.9	47.3
2014	476	44.4	10.7	54.4
2015	492	40.0	12.3	50.8
2016	469	40.0	11.7	55.9
2017	478	40.2	11.8	53.8
2018	467	39.7	11.7	48.6
2019	486	40.9	11.8	50
2020	463	40.4	11.4	50.1
2021	458	38.2	11.9	48
2022	462	38.2	12.0	39.6
2023	478	39.7	12.0	53.8
2024	471	38.7	12.1	51.6

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 Wellington High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$682 (6.2%)	$10,331 (93.8%)	$11,014

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wellington High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 143^rd of 325 High schools	Ranks 179^th of 327 High schools	10.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wellington High School)	29.9	27.2	2.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wellington)	29.9	26.9	2.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wellington High School)	16.7	16.7
10th Grade Mathematics (Wellington)	16.7	16.7
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Wellington High School)	38.1	25.5	12.6%
11th Grade Science (Wellington)	38.1	25.5	12.6%
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	486	478	1.6%
African American	10	14	40%
American Indian	4	6	50%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	50	60	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	394	362	8.1%
Two or More Races	27	34	25.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50%	53.8%	3.8%

Schools Near Wellington 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 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	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
Wellington High School	Public	9-12	1700 East 16th Street	Wellington	67152	Sumner County	Wellington	No	No	No	No	(620) 326-4310	471	39	12.1	51.6%	351 (74.5%)	13 (2.8%)	69 (14.6%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.4%)	24.2	259^th of 318 public high schools	18.6%		44.1	179^th of 327 public high schools	45.3%	80			14.9	14.9			11.6	11.6		24.5	24.5	$11,014	$682	$10,331
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)
Belle Plaine High	Public	9-12	901 N. Main Street	Belle Plaine	67013	Sumner County	Belle Plaine	No	No	No	No	(620) 488-2421	183	15	12.4	42.6%	150 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (10.4%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	69.6	70^th of 318 public high schools	78.0%		33.3	242^nd of 327 public high schools	26.0%	172			29.4	29.4			31.4	31.4		36.4	36.4	$13,968	$430	$13,538
Oxford Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	515 N. Water	Oxford	67119	Sumner County	Oxford	No	No	No	No	(620) 455-2410	206	14	14.6	34.5%	159 (77.2%)	6 (2.9%)	22 (10.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.3%)	49	161^st of 318 public high schools	49.4%		50.2	160^th of 327 public high schools	51.1%	1	50.0	28.0	26.7	33.3	40.0	28.0	16.7	26.7	20.8	33.3	26.2	$9,069	$522	$8,547
South Haven High	Public	6-12	229 Kickapoo Avenue	South Haven	67140	Sumner County	South Haven	No	No	No	No	(620) 892-5215	113	12	9.6	37.2%	101 (89.4%)	1 (0.9%)	6 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.4%)	52.6	145^th of 318 public high schools	54.4%		24.8	269^th of 327 public high schools	17.7%	124	4.8	11.8	29.4	12.5	4.8	16.7	35.3	15.4	11.8	15.4	13.3	$15,588	$814	$14,774
Udall High	Public	9-12	301 W. 4th St.	Udall	67146	Cowley County	Udall	No	No	No	No	(620) 782-3623	100	7	14.4	39.0%	84 (84.0%)	1 (1.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.0%)	74.9	54^th of 318 public high schools	83.0%		58.7	122^nd of 327 public high schools	62.7%	68			36.0	36.0			44.0	44.0		29.2	29.2	$17,109	$821	$16,288
Clearwater High	Public	9-12	1201 E. Ross	Clearwater	67026	Sedgwick County	Clearwater	No	No	No	No	(620) 584-2361	358	26	13.9	30.7%	316 (88.3%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.4%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	52.1	146^th of 318 public high schools	54.1%		71	68^th of 327 public high schools	79.2%	78			20.6	20.6			19.6	19.6		41.0	41.0	$11,159	$482	$10,678
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
Mulvane High	Public	9-12	1900 N Rock Road	Mulvane	67110	Sedgwick County	Mulvane	No	No	No	No	(316) 777-1183	562	43	12.9	37.2%	482 (85.8%)	3 (0.5%)	39 (6.9%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.5%)	33.7	228^th of 318 public high schools	28.3%		38.3	218^th of 327 public high schools	33.3%	10			20.3	20.3			16.7	16.7		25.2	25.2	$9,650	$539	$9,111

Frequently Asked Questions about Wellington High School

What is the racial makeup of Wellington High School?

Students at Wellington High School are 75% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Wellington High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 471 students attended Wellington High School.

Is Wellington High School a good school?

Wellington High School ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Kansas high schools.

What district is Wellington High School in?

Wellington

What schools feed into Wellington High School?

Wellington High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eisenhower Elementary
Elementary : Kennedy Elementary
Elementary : Lincoln Elementary
Elementary : Washington Elementary
Middle : Wellington Middle School

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