- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Scott City, KS
Scott City High
Federal NCES profile for Scott City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200001701219
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott City High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Scott City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott City High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott City High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Scott City, KS.
School address
District: Scott County · Kansas
NCES ID 200001701219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Scott City High grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 200001701219 · Scott City, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 13.1:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Scott City Middle (409 students)
Scott City High grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Scott City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scott City Mid
Scott City Middle
409 students
- This school
Scott City High
302 students
- Scott City Low
Scott City Lower Elem
230 students
- Scott Communit 8
Scott Community Learning Center
8 students
What this shows Scott City High reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott City High compares
Scott City High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 11% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Kansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$13,016
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Scott City High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County reports $13,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott City Lower Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Community Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Scott City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scott City High
How many students attend Scott City High?
Scott City High has 302 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scott City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott City High is 13.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Scott City High?
38.1% of students at Scott City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott City High?
The largest demographic group at Scott City High is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Scott City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott City High?
Scott City High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Scott City High rank among public schools in Scott City?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott City High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Scott City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Scott County?
Besides Scott City High, Scott County also operates Scott City Middle (409 students), Scott City Lower Elem (230 students), and Scott Community Learning Center (8 students). See the Scott County district page for the complete list.