Enrollment
2,178
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dodge City, KS
Dodge City High School
Federal NCES profile for Dodge City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200558001095
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dodge City High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Dodge City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dodge City High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dodge City High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Dodge City, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dodge City High School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dodge City High School
Dodge City High School is a higher-need, large high school in Dodge City, Kansas, enrolling 2,178 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Kansas schools and 58% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,178 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dodge City also operates Dodge City Middle School (808 students) and Comanche Middle School (783 students) alongside Dodge City 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 Dodge City High School compares
Dodge City 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 58% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 44% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,178 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,178
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 97% in Kansas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,648
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 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
Hispanic or Latino 81.6%
White 14.2%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Dodge City High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dodge City, which includes Dodge City High School.
$12,648
Per student
-18%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.0%
State 76.6%
Federal 12.5%
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 Dodge City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comanche Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dodge City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- 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 (~2,178 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dodge City High School
How many students attend Dodge City High School?
Dodge City High School has 2,178 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dodge City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodge City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodge City High School is 21.8:1, which is 58% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dodge City High School?
61.7% of students at Dodge City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dodge City High School?
The largest demographic group at Dodge City High School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment, in Dodge City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dodge City High School?
Dodge City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dodge City High School rank among public schools in Dodge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dodge City High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Dodge City, 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 Dodge City on the city page.
Is Dodge City High School a good school?
Dodge City High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Dodge City?
Besides Dodge City High School, Dodge City also operates Dodge City Middle School (808 students), Comanche Middle School (783 students), and Miller Elem (780 students). See the Dodge City district page for the complete list.
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