Syracuse High

Syracuse
502 North Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
230 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Syracuse High School, located in Syracuse, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the USD 494 school district. Situated in the heart of Hamilton County, the school functions as a community hub that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement within a small-town environment. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school’s official website highlights its commitment to maintaining transparent communication with parents and the community. By providing resources such as event calendars, district policies, and athletic information, Syracuse High strives to keep stakeholders informed and involved in the educational process. As a vital part of the local community, the school balances traditional educational values with modern initiatives to support the diverse needs and interests of its student body in rural Kansas.
230
Total Students
18.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    128 (55.7%)
  • White
    98 (42.6%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
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: Syracuse
Phone: (620)384-7446
Website: http://usd494.gabbartllc.com/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 127
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 7 46
Grade 8 36
Grade 9 41
Grade 10 47
Grade 11 30
Grade 12 30
Gender Ratio