Enrollment
1,946
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200639001175
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
126.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garden City High School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Garden City High School
Garden City High School is a higher-need, large high school in Garden City, Kansas, enrolling 1,946 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,946 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (19%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 583 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,946 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 27 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Garden City also operates Jennie Wilson Elem (796 students) and Horace J. Good Middle School (583 students) alongside Garden 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 Garden City High School compares
Garden 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,807
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garden City, which includes Garden City High School.
$12,807
Per student
-17%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.3%
State 68.1%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 56.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~1,946 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Garden City High School a good school?
Garden City High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. 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 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.
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