- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Derby, KS
Derby High School
Federal NCES profile for Derby High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200546000361
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Derby High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Derby · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Derby High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Derby High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Derby, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Derby High School held near 2,156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 122.9 → 107.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 200546000361 · Derby, KS High · LARGE · TRAD
2,172 enr · 17.8:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Derby Middle Sch (923 students)
Derby High School held near 2,156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 122.9 → 107.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Derby High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Derby High School
2,172 students
- Derby Middle S
Derby Middle Sch
923 students
- Derby North Mi 832
Derby North Middle School
832 students
- Tanglewood Ele 607
Tanglewood Elem
607 students
- Stone Creek El 451
Stone Creek Elementary
451 students
- Derby Hills El 410
Derby Hills Elem
410 students
What this shows Derby High School reports 2,172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Derby High School compares
Derby High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 15% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,172 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,172
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Kansas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$11,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
833
in-school suspensions + 869 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 78.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1676 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 6.9%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Derby High School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Derby reports $11,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Derby High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Middle Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Derby North Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stone Creek Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derby Hills Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Derby High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Derby High School
How many students attend Derby High School?
Derby High School has 2,172 students enrolled. It is a high school in Derby, KS. CCD year-over-year: 2,172 (2022-23) → 2,156 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Derby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Derby High School is 17.8:1, which is 29% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Derby High School?
36.2% of students at Derby High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Derby High School?
The largest demographic group at Derby High School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Derby, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Derby High School?
Derby High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Derby High School rank among public schools in Derby?
By Resource Investment Index, Derby High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Derby, 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 Derby on the city page.
What other schools are in Derby?
Besides Derby High School, Derby also operates Derby Middle Sch (923 students), Derby North Middle School (832 students), and Tanglewood Elem (607 students). See the Derby district page for the complete list.