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
451 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1020
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
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
490
Verbal
530
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
46.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
42.6%
State Average
34.2%
Science
47.4%
State Average
40%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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%
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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 122 Students
The University of Kansas 73 Students
Fort Hays State University 60 Students
Wichita State University 50 Students
Washburn University 50 Students
Emporia State University 40 Students
Kansas Wesleyan University 20 Students
University of Oklahoma 19 Students
Baker University 14 Students
Cloud County Community College 14 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 16 Students
Elementary Education 14 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Education 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 7 Students
Graphic Design 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 96 Reviews
4.0 Alum
10/30/2024
Very good school I always felt safe and comfortable, it helped me with college by allowing me to get college classes while there
4.0 Senior
10/9/2023
Hello, I went to Abilene since my seventh grade year. Abilene is the. place where I was able to get the help that I needed for dyslexia. That is what made this school so dear to me, and made it heartbreaking when I was forced to leave it. Being stated, as always. There are some flaws in this school, the food being one of them. But another is how much gossip is around, teachers can't control that. But this is a small town gossip is normal but I know that many people will gossip behind your back for no reason. Athletics is really important here as always, but for those who don't. I did Debate, Choir, and Forensics. Its not so much important as it should be. I wish that culture would change.
4.0 Senior
2/28/2020
The people are great my only problem is some of the teachers can be full of it and think too high and mighty of themselves and think that any comment negative of them is back talk.
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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