Arkansas City High

Arkansas City
1200 W Radio Lane
Arkansas City, KS 67005
885 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Arkansas City High School, located at 1200 W Radio Lane in Arkansas City, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Arkansas City Public Schools (USD 470), the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The facility is designed to support a diverse curriculum, offering a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement and personal development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Arkansas City High School plays a vital role in the social and cultural fabric of the region. Through various athletic programs, clubs, and fine arts initiatives, the school fosters a sense of community spirit and school pride among its student body. By focusing on both intellectual growth and character development, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to the Arkansas City area and the broader state of Kansas.
885
Total Students
62.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    466 (52.7%)
  • Hispanic
    315 (35.6%)
  • Two or More
    46 (5.2%)
  • Black
    24 (2.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    18 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    13 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3%)
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: Arkansas City
Phone: (620)441-2010
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 885
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 419
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* 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 9 235
Grade 10 235
Grade 11 211
Grade 12 204
Gender Ratio