Enrollment
2,172
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200546000361
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
122.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Derby High School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Derby High School
Derby High School is a large high school in Derby, Kansas, enrolling 2,172 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Kansas schools and 29% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.2% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,172 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #10.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Derby spends $11,217 per pupil, 28% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 1,702 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,172 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1,676 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Derby also operates Derby Middle Sch (923 students) and Derby North Middle School (832 students) alongside Derby 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 Derby High School compares
Derby 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Derby, which includes Derby High School.
$11,217
Per student
-28%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 70.1%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~2,172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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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.
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 33/100 (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 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.
Is Derby High School a good school?
Derby High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. 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 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.
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