Emporia High

Emporia
3302 W 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
1,494 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Emporia High School, located at 3302 W 18th Ave in Emporia, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Emporia Public Schools (USD 253) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. With a focus on academic achievement and personal development, the school offers a broad curriculum that encompasses core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to engage a diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Emporia High plays a central role in the local community, promoting school spirit through robust athletic programs, fine arts departments, and various student-led clubs and organizations. By emphasizing the values of citizenship and lifelong learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their community. Prospective students and parents can find comprehensive information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and departmental resources by visiting their official website at http://www.usd253.org/ehs/.
1,494
Total Students
93.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    800 (53.5%)
  • White
    580 (38.8%)
  • Two or More
    64 (4.3%)
  • Asian
    27 (1.8%)
  • Black
    15 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: Emporia
Phone: (620)341-2365
Website: http://www.usd253.org/ehs/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 93.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 640
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 176

* 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 9 361
Grade 10 318
Grade 11 285
Grade 12 337
Ungraded 193
Gender Ratio