Serving 95 students in grades 7-12, Dighton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Dighton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dighton High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dighton High School is ranked #687 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dighton High School?
The graduation rate of Dighton High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dighton High School?
95 students attend Dighton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Dighton High School students are White, and 15% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dighton High School?
Dighton High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dighton High School offer ?
Dighton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Dighton High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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