- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Junction City, KS
Junction City Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Junction City Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200789001267
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Junction City Sr High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Junction City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Junction City Sr High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Junction City Sr High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Junction City, KS.
School address
District: Geary County Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200789001267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Junction City Sr High held near 1,723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 128.0 → 133.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+66 students YoY 200789001267 · Junction City, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,713 enr · 13.4:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Junction City Middle School (900 students)
Junction City Sr High held near 1,723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount). Teacher FTE added 128.0 → 133.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Junction City Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Junction City Sr High
1,713 students
- Junction City
Junction City Middle School
900 students
- Ware Elem 623
Ware Elem
623 students
- Ltg Richard J. 615
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary
615 students
- Fort Riley Mid 541
Fort Riley Middle School
541 students
- Morris Hill El 413
Morris Hill Elem
413 students
What this shows Junction City Sr High reports 1,713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Junction City Sr High compares
Junction City Sr High 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 14% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,713 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,713
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Kansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.1%
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
$14,825
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Junction City Sr High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Geary County Schools reports $14,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Junction City Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ware Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Riley Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris Hill Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Junction City Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Junction City Sr High
How many students attend Junction City Sr High?
Junction City Sr High has 1,713 students enrolled. It is a high school in Junction City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,657 (2022-23) → 1,723 (2023-24), nearly flat (+66).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction City Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Junction City Sr High is 13.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Junction City Sr High?
36.6% of students at Junction City Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Junction City Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Junction City Sr High is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Junction City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Junction City Sr High?
Junction City Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Junction City Sr High rank among public schools in Junction City?
By Resource Investment Index, Junction City Sr High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Junction 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 Junction City on the city page.
What other schools are in Geary County Schools?
Besides Junction City Sr High, Geary County Schools also operates Junction City Middle School (900 students), Ware Elem (623 students), and Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary (615 students). See the Geary County Schools district page for the complete list.