Derby High School

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Derby High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
920 N Rock Rd,  Derby, KS
Derby Public Schools, USD260
3.9
3.0
2,136 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
124
Full Time Teachers
124
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
58.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
36.6%
State Average
28.7%
Science
54.6%
State Average
29.5%
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
435:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
61.2%
Hispanic
17.6%
Two or more races
8.6%
Black
6.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Native American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best HS For Athletes in Kansas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Wichita State University 462 Students
Kansas State University 327 Students
The University of Kansas 303 Students
Butler Community College 245 Students
Emporia State University 150 Students
Newman University 123 Students
University of Oklahoma 117 Students
Fort Hays State University 92 Students
Washburn University 92 Students
Pittsburg State University 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 93 Students
Psychology 83 Students
Nursing 72 Students
Biology 62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Accounting 36 Students
Elementary Education 34 Students
Marketing 32 Students
Pre-Law Studies 29 Students
Education 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 253 Reviews
3.0 Freshman
3/9/2026
Derby High has great academics and extracurricular activties, but there also not perfect. If you're a student here, who doesn't necessarily does good, you can make up a failed class with in 2 weeks, threw a program, that isn't efficient.
4.0 Alum
7/29/2025
Derby High was a great experience for me. So many opportunities to explore different career paths. Sports teams were competitive. The way the community supports our schools is top notch. It is a large school with but many ways to connect.
4.0 Alum
7/22/2025
Overall a good experience, Academics and teachers could be better, but overall felt safe and had a good experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 6 Reviews
5.0 other
6/12/2024
Amazing school with a lot of resources to help you exceed beyond high school.
1.0 other
9/9/2023
It not the staff it security to stop me to go to my class I see of lots of security at lunch time I can go downstairs to class no more I have to go back upstairs back to lunch
2.0 parent
9/30/2022
some of the teachers do an excellent job and really care, others, so so. administration is terrible, they will not work with parents or students. if you are a football fan, then this will work for you, that is where all the attention ( and money) goes. school is too large, but as another viewer wrot...
2.0 parent
4/30/2018
From the time I enrolled my child in the Derby school district in 6th grade, neither him and I were never accepted. Once those teachers put a “label” on a child, it sticks with him/her throughout the rest of their years in the Derby school district.

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Derby High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Derby, KS, in the Derby neighborhood, and is served by the Derby Public Schools, USD260 in Kansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,136 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Derby High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $305,143. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mulvane High School, Wichita Adventist Christian Academy, Classical School of Wichita, and more. Learn more about what Derby has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Derby High School.

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