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Emporia Unified School District

Emporia High School

#3 in Best Public High Schools in Lyon County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Emporia, KS
  • 181 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B-
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    B
  4. College Prep
    B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A-
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    B+
  8. Sports
    A-
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B-
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Emporia High School is an above average, public school located in Emporia, KS. It has 1,215 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 19% of students are at least proficient in math and 28% in reading.
Address
3302 W 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
Telephone
(620) 341-2365
Website
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Emporia High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
28%
Percent Proficient - Math
19%
Average Graduation Rate
77%
Average SAT
1100
8 responses
Average ACT
23
217 responses
AP Enrollment
16%
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Living in the Area
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    A-
  2. Good for Families
    A-
  3. Housing
    B
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$37,676
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$640
National
$949
Median Home Value
$89,500
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.19 responses
Poll
68%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.19 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 46 responses
Report
  • Football games and assemblies
    28%
  • Dances, soccer games, and assemblies
    22%
  • The beginning of the school year
    17%
  • End of the school year activities
    9%
  • Honor programs
    9%
  • Homecoming
    4%
  • Pep rallies
    4%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,215
Free or Reduced Lunch
53%
72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.18 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.19 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.19 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$38,571
Teachers in First/Second Year
11.6%
64%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.28 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.28 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.28 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$10,739/ year
National
$12,239
82%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.28 responses
39%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.28 responses
61%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.28 responses
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Emporia High School Reviews

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As any other high school it is a place of teens trying to learn and discover who their are going to grow up to be. It is a place to have great connections to everyone. There are many classes that get you ready for the real, military, and college life. Some of them are college readiness classes. they also have connections to the tech college and the university in emporia, somethings that the student can do I take duel college credit. In my history with emporia high is that it saves me money if I would take duel credit classes but saving time and money. This high school isn't just about the classes but also the clubs and activities after school. Their are many clubs to get you involved in school activities, but also meeting new people and help you in any things you need. If its emotionally or mentally teachers care more than you see in movies. That brings and builds the connection with students and teacher. These are some reason why I liked being at emporia high school.
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Emporia is a good high school that offers students around the area advanced programs not offered at many smaller schools. The majority of the staff is very welcoming and is dedicated to teaching their students all of the materials necessary to meet college readiness. The clubs and activities that are available at the school far outweigh any offered at other local schools and the programs encourage students to be involved in as many ways as possible. The only downside to the abundance of activities is the clear persuasion the admin. have towards specific activities. The majority of the extracurricular budget is spent on sports and the athletic programs; causing the fine arts and other activities to fund-raise for the needs of the organizations. With many recent events in the U.S., the students have taken advantage of what the school has to offer. The admin. is extremely understanding and meets the majority of the students needs and strive to make EHS the safest and best it can be.
When considering the academic side, EHS is a great place. There are all sorts of electives and clubs for people to try, and the teachers really care about their subject areas. On the other hand, the infrastructure of the school is somewhat lacking. There are no windows in the classrooms, the temperature inside is inconsistent from one area of the building to the next. Another shortcoming is the counselors. There are only four counselors for a school of over 1,300 kids, and although they try, the students are generally in the dark about how to begin their post-secondary education.