Abilene High School

Abilene High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1300 N Cedar St,  Abilene, KS
Abilene Unified School District
3.6
4.0
449 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
500
Verbal
550
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
46.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
35.3%
State Average
33.2%
Science
42.6%
State Average
39.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
234:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
84.7%
Hispanic
10.9%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Kansas State University 119 Students
The University of Kansas 67 Students
Fort Hays State University 58 Students
Wichita State University 49 Students
Washburn University 46 Students
Emporia State University 40 Students
Kansas Wesleyan University 20 Students
University of Oklahoma 18 Students
Cloud County Community College 14 Students
Baker University 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 26 Students
Business 23 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Elementary Education 13 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Education 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Graphic Design 8 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 96 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/22/2019
Abilene High School is very warm and welcoming place to go to school to. Teachers are very motivated when it comes to teaching and are willing to go the extra mile for their students. The atmosphere is lively with of course its moments of focus on academics. The only thing id like to see improved is the focus on students transition to college or a university. universally students are told what to expect during college or a university but I feel like the fear of the transition is not focused on enough.
3.0 Senior
3/26/2019
Overall Abilene High School is a great school. Though we see a lot of teachers playing favorites and sports is the most important aspect to our school.
4.0 Senior
9/14/2018
The staff of Abilene High School is very dedicated and willing to help students. Both the staff and the students are striving to improve themselves, the school, and the community.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/4/2011
I have two chldren attending Abilene High School. We had a family tragedy in 2009. The kids got behind in classes, and I feared they would not be able to graduate with their classmates in the years ahead. The personal efforts of teachers, coaches, counselors, parents, students and the principal have...
5.0 parent
4/1/2011
I have nothing but great things to say about the school in Abilene. I am new to town, and have two special needs students in two buildings. My experiences with the teachers and the principals have been very good. They have been very willing to work with my kids and have gone out of their way to help...
2.0 parent
12/17/2010
I would have to agree with the parent who posted on 8-4-09. There is not much support for kids who are not what the school considers to be ideal. Quite the opposite happens and students who are different are too often discouraged instead of encouraged. I gave two stars for "teacher quality" only bec...
4.0 parent
7/15/2010
Overall I saw a willingness for teachers to help my students. They worked to make them accountable for themselves and most set respectable expectations. A small town is quick to gossip and make their own judgements-right or wrong they are tough to change. The teachers may be strong in union, but don...

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Abilene High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Abilene, KS, in the Abilene neighborhood, and is served by the Abilene Unified School District in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 449 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Abilene High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $177,705. Discover additional schools in the area, like Abilene Baptist Academy, Abilene Middle School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Abilene has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Abilene High School.

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