Abilene High School

www.abileneschools.org

443 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Abilene High School, located at 1300 N. Cedar in Abilene, Kansas, serves as a cornerstone of the Abilene Unified School District (USD 435). As a central educational institution for the community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond the classroom by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with diverse extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering various pathways for students to explore their interests, whether in college-preparatory coursework, career and technical education, or the fine arts.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school takes great pride in its strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as the "Cowboy" pride. The campus facilities provide a hub for student engagement, hosting a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that encourage personal growth and leadership. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Abilene community, the school aims to support the holistic development of its students, ensuring they graduate as well-rounded, responsible citizens equipped with the skills necessary for future success.

443

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abilene High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	42
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
384 (86.7%)
Hispanic
42 (9.5%)
Two or More
12 (2.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Abilene
Phone:	(785)263-1260
Website:	http://www.abileneschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 122

Grade 10 112

Grade 11 108

Grade 12 101