Santa Fe Trail High School

Santa Fe Trail High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
15701 S California Rd,  Carbondale, KS
Santa Fe Trail Unified School District
3.6
2.5
323 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

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

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
65.4%
State Average
33.2%
Science
49.1%
State Average
39.7%
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
203:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
White
89.6%
Hispanic
5.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Kansas 46 Students
Washburn University 44 Students
Emporia State University 35 Students
Kansas State University 31 Students
Wichita State University 29 Students
Baker University 19 Students
Fort Hays State University 14 Students
Ottawa University 14 Students
Pittsburg State University 13 Students
Allen County Community College 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Biology 9 Students
Business 8 Students
Nursing 8 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Radiologic Technician 7 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 44 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
3/3/2016
This is a small school so the teachers like to do a lot of one on one with students. You really get to know each other and they know the best ways to help you in problems. I really enjoy the environment many of the teachers have, which is very relaxed, but at the same time strict enough that we know we need to get our work done and not mess around.
3.0 NicheUser
7/2/2014
I think there is great parent/fan support and school spirit. Some of the student lack very much competitive drive though.
5.0 NicheUser
7/2/2014
SFT doesn't have the best facilities necessarily, but it truly has a great, caring, funny teaching staff.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 2 Reviews
4.0 student
8/2/2019
I thought it was a great school to learn at.Although I personally don’t pay attention to ANY of the drama that High Schools always come with, I just stick to learning which is basically what schools are there for.If your kid is more on the introverted side of things like I was, then Santa Fe Trail i...
1.0 parent
12/12/2013
This school is a hole filled with uninspired teachers, drugs and a do nothing administration. If your child isn't a jock, they don't matter. I made the mistake of sending my oldest to school here. I will never allow another child of mine to waste their time here.

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Santa Fe Trail High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Carbondale, KS and is served by the Santa Fe Trail Unified School District in Kansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 323 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Santa Fe Trail High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average ACT score is 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Carbondale Attendance Center, Overbrook Attendance Center, and more. Learn more about what Carbondale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Santa Fe Trail High School.

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