Enrollment
438
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ulysses, KS
Ulysses High
Federal NCES profile for Ulysses High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201242000069
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ulysses High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Ulysses · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ulysses High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ulysses High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ulysses, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ulysses High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ulysses High
Ulysses High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Ulysses, Kansas, enrolling 438 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 438 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 204 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #184, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (21%) (diversity index 40/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ulysses spends $12,388 per pupil, 20% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ulysses's high schools, it stands alongside Ulysses Community Learning Center (Uclc) (97 students): Ulysses High is larger than that campus by headcount.
Ulysses also operates Hickok Elem (350 students) and Sullivan Elem (338 students) alongside Ulysses High.
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 Ulysses High compares
Ulysses High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 25% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Kansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$12,388
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 74.2%
White 21.2%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Ulysses High is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ulysses, which includes Ulysses High.
$12,388
Per student
-20%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 71.7%
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 Ulysses High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickok Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kepley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ulysses Community Learning Center (Uclc) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ulysses High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Ulysses
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ulysses High
How many students attend Ulysses High?
Ulysses High has 438 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ulysses, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ulysses High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ulysses High is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ulysses High?
53.3% of students at Ulysses High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ulysses High?
The largest demographic group at Ulysses High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment, in Ulysses, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ulysses High?
Ulysses High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ulysses High rank among public schools in Ulysses?
By Resource Investment Index, Ulysses High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ulysses, 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 Ulysses on the city page.
Is Ulysses High a good school?
Ulysses High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 Ulysses?
Besides Ulysses High, Ulysses also operates Hickok Elem (350 students), Sullivan Elem (338 students), and Kepley Middle School (294 students). See the Ulysses district page for the complete list.
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