For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 387 students in Doniphan West Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Doniphan West Schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
387 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Doniphan West Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.58
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,558 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,514 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,558
$16,295
Spending / Student
$16,514
$17,212
Best Doniphan West Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doniphan West Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
642 Hwy 20 East
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Gr: PK-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 E Main
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3286
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3286
Gr: 7-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Doniphan West Schools?
Doniphan West Schools manages 2 public schools serving 387 students.
What is the rank of Doniphan West Schools?
Doniphan West Schools is ranked #138 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Doniphan West Schools?
87% of Doniphan West Schools students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Doniphan West Schools?
Doniphan West Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Doniphan West Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,514 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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