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Kansas Connections Academy

150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,212 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kansas Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,212 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Kansas Connections Academy's student population of 1,212 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,212 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Kansas Connections Academy 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 Kansas Connections Academy is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#672 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
29%
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38%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
31%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
22%
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Black
7%
7%
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White
65%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Kansas Connections Academy and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kansas Connections Academy and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kansas Connections Academy's ranking?
Kansas Connections Academy is ranked #672 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Kansas Connections Academy often compared to?
Kansas Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhart High School, Point Rock Alternative Learning Center, Lawrence Virtual School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kansas Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Kansas Connections Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Kansas Connections Academy?
1,212 students attend Kansas Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Kansas Connections Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kansas Connections Academy?
Kansas Connections Academy has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kansas Connections Academy offer ?
Kansas Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kansas Connections Academy part of?
Kansas Connections Academy is part of Elkhart School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,212 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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