- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 56.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garden City, KS
Garden City High School
Federal NCES profile for Garden City 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 200639001175
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garden City High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #15 of 18
- public schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Garden City High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garden City High School ranks #15 of 18 public schools in Garden City, KS.
School address
District: Garden City · Kansas
NCES ID 200639001175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Garden City High School held near 1,976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 126.3 → 126.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 200639001175 · Garden City, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,946 enr · 15.4:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jennie Wilson Elem (796 students)
Garden City High School held near 1,976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 126.3 → 126.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Garden City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Garden City High School
1,946 students
- Jennie Wilson
Jennie Wilson Elem
796 students
- Horace J. Good 583
Horace J. Good Middle School
583 students
- Kenneth Hender 425
Kenneth Henderson Middle
425 students
- Charles O Ston 377
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
377 students
- Florence Wilso 376
Florence Wilson Elem
376 students
What this shows Garden City High School reports 1,946 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garden City High School compares
Garden 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 23% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,946 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,946
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$13,487
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
372
in-school suspensions + 211 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.2%
White 18.8%
Asian 4.3%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Garden City High School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garden City reports $13,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garden City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie Wilson Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace J. Good Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Henderson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Wilson Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garden City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,946 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garden City High School
How many students attend Garden City High School?
Garden City High School has 1,946 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garden City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,973 (2022-23) → 1,976 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden City High School is 15.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garden City High School?
52.5% of students at Garden City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garden City High School?
The largest demographic group at Garden City High School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment, in Garden City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garden City High School?
Garden City 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 Garden City High School rank among public schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Garden City High School ranks #15 of 18 public schools in Garden 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 Garden City on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden City?
Besides Garden City High School, Garden City also operates Jennie Wilson Elem (796 students), Horace J. Good Middle School (583 students), and Kenneth Henderson Middle (425 students). See the Garden City district page for the complete list.