Enrollment
419
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Atchison, KS
Atchison High School
Federal NCES profile for Atchison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200354000956
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atchison High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Atchison · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Atchison High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atchison High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Atchison, KS.
School address
District: Atchison Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200354000956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atchison High School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atchison High School
Atchison High School is a mid-sized high school in Atchison, Kansas, enrolling 419 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 419 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 246 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #84.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 140 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 89 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 419 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Atchison Public Schools also operates Atchison Elementary School (693 students) and Atchison Middle School (287 students) alongside Atchison High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Atchison High School compares
Atchison High School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▲ 14% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Kansas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Atchison High School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atchison Public Schools, which includes Atchison High School.
$13,673
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 74.2%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Atchison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atchison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atchison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Atchison High School
How many students attend Atchison High School?
Atchison High School has 419 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atchison, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atchison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atchison High School is 12:1, which is 13% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atchison High School?
48.7% of students at Atchison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atchison High School?
The largest demographic group at Atchison High School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Atchison, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atchison High School?
Atchison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atchison High School rank among public schools in Atchison?
By Resource Investment Index, Atchison High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Atchison, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Atchison on the city page.
Is Atchison High School a good school?
Atchison High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Atchison Public Schools?
Besides Atchison High School, Atchison Public Schools also operates Atchison Elementary School (693 students), Atchison Middle School (287 students), and Central School (51 students). See the Atchison Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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