- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200558001095
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Dodge City High School held near 2,141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.3 → 100.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+57 students YoY 200558001095 · Dodge City, KS High · LARGE · TRAD
2,178 enr · 21.8:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Dodge City Middle School (808 students)
Dodge City High School held near 2,141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.3 → 100.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Dodge City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dodge City High School
2,178 students
- Dodge City Mid 808
Dodge City Middle School
808 students
- Comanche Middl 783
Comanche Middle School
783 students
- Miller Elem 780
Miller Elem
780 students
- Ross Elementar 502
Ross Elementary School
502 students
- Central Elem 381
Central Elem
381 students
What this shows Dodge City High School reports 2,178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dodge City High School compares
Dodge City 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Dodge City reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,178 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,084 (2022-23) → 2,141 (2023-24), nearly flat (+57).
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.