- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salina, KS
Salina High Central
Federal NCES profile for Salina High Central, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201137000521
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salina High Central earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #8 of 14
- public schools in Salina · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Salina High Central has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salina High Central ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Salina, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Salina High Central held near 950 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 201137000521 · Salina, KS High · MID · TRAD
934 enr · 13.7:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Salina High South (1,046 students)
Salina High Central held near 950 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Salina High Central in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salina High So
Salina High South
1,046 students
- This school
Salina High Central
934 students
- Salina South M
Salina South Middle
782 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
647 students
- Meadowlark Rid
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
431 students
- Stewart Elem 406
Stewart Elem
406 students
What this shows Salina High Central reports 934 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salina High Central compares
Salina High Central 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▲ 14% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 934 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
934
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Kansas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.2%
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
$18,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
207
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Salina High Central is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salina reports $18,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salina High Central Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salina High South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salina South Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Ridge Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salina High Central's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Salina
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~934 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salina High Central
How many students attend Salina High Central?
Salina High Central has 934 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salina, KS. CCD year-over-year: 944 (2022-23) → 950 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salina High Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Salina High Central is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% 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 Salina High Central?
48.5% of students at Salina High Central are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salina High Central?
The largest demographic group at Salina High Central is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Salina, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salina High Central?
Salina High Central has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Salina High Central rank among public schools in Salina?
By Resource Investment Index, Salina High Central ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Salina, 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 Salina on the city page.
What other schools are in Salina?
Besides Salina High Central, Salina also operates Salina High South (1,046 students), Salina South Middle (782 students), and Lakewood Middle School (647 students). See the Salina district page for the complete list.