Kansas Connections Academy

Kansas Connections Academy

Public Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
150 Wildcat Ave,  Elkhart, KS
Elkhart Unified School District
4.6
4.8
1,251 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jerald Rash
Student Teacher Ratio
34:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
A-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
34:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
45.9%
State Average
34.2%
Science
32.4%
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
1,959:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.6%
Male
46.4%
White
65%
Hispanic
18.6%
Two or more races
7.5%
Black
7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#4
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Wichita State University 37 Students
Kansas State University 35 Students
The University of Kansas 35 Students
Emporia State University 22 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 21 Students
Washburn University 20 Students
Johnson County Community College 19 Students
Fort Hays State University 16 Students
Pittsburg State University 15 Students
Butler Community College 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 20 Students
Biology 12 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Business 10 Students
Nursing 8 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
Film and Video Studies 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 26 Reviews
1.0 Senior
12/4/2023
as a high school senior, Connection Academy is awful. I have emailed teachers and never gotten a response. I've tried to get help on how I could figure out a way to pass and they say it is what it is. the teachers suck, the administration sucks. they do not care about the students in any way. the whole school is garbage only send your students here if you hate them
4.0 Junior
11/23/2023
Overall it's a great online curriculum. Some classes are better than others, same with teachers. They prioritize giving social opportunities to their remote learners which is incredible :)
5.0 Junior
2/18/2023
The teachers are passionate and ambitious about their students. I feel accepted and welcome to be myself.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/13/2024
The support from teachers and staff at Kansas Connections has been truly outstanding. I am so thankful that we found this option for my daughter.
5.0 other
5/31/2023
My daughter talked me into trying homeschooling, as I was reluctant with this being her senior year. I was absolutely so surprised and satisfied with what a wonderful experience this was for both of us. My only regret is not finding you guys sooner.
5.0 parent
5/25/2023
KCA has served our children with a high standard of education, skilled teachers, fun field trips and virtual events. We are pleased with our decision to choose KCA. Thanks to all the teachers and staff for making KCA great.
4.0 parent
5/20/2023
The school program was fine for what it is. However the graduation was a joke. We had to drive over 2 hours to it just to drop my kid off so we can park and come in to find out they started early instead of 2 and that when my kid went to ask where to go they handed her her diploma and that was it. V...

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