Sterling Junior/Senior High School

Sterling Junior/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
308 E Washington Ave,  Sterling, KS
Sterling Unified School District
4.5
3.4
240 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
95.3%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
15.1%
State Average
33.2%
Science
34.9%
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
161:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
90.7%
Hispanic
3.7%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
Kansas State University 33 Students
Wichita State University 26 Students
Fort Hays State University 24 Students
Hutchinson Community College 22 Students
Sterling College - Kansas 20 Students
Emporia State University 19 Students
Pittsburg State University 14 Students
Friends University 13 Students
The University of Kansas 12 Students
University of Oklahoma 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 11 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Elementary Education 8 Students
Music Teacher Education 7 Students
Business 6 Students
Education 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
English 4 Students
Music Performance 4 Students
Athletic Training 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 19 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
1/29/2021
I have been at the aSterling highschool in like forever. There are really great techers who can hellp with anything if you are troubled with something. Their very good listeners. Just the whole school.. its really great.
4.0 Alum
8/15/2020
A good education that prepares you for college. If taking classes right can give you an advantage over others in college. Personal and involved teachers.
4.0 Alum
12/7/2019
It is one of the best school I've been to. The teacher are good at getting that one on one time and are always open for questions. The student body is in a little bit of everything and is really good at supporting each other especially during games.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
1.0 student
3/18/2024
This school is very big on last name status. If you don't have the perfect Christian white family, you aren't welcome. All the teachers push religion on you and are very snooty. There's absolutely no diversity at this school. All white people. The security at this school is a solid 1/10. Yeah they h...
5.0 parent
4/26/2023
Very good school, has lots of options and great teachers.
5.0 student
5/7/2021
Nice one on one time, and the debate team just can't lose. I know I summed that up quickly but I mean other than above average test scores and amazing musical programs including a recording studio available for student use, the school is fairly quaint. In my experience everyone is fairly respectful.
1.0 student
5/6/2021
This schhol is trash bruh da food is plastic, even worse though, not even edible. We don't learn anythjing the teachers just give us work and say go due rtomorow . boys arnt treated equal and its not a good school

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Sterling Junior/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Sterling, KS and is served by the Sterling Unified School District in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 240 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Sterling Junior/Senior 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 3.64, the graduation rate is 95.3%, and the average ACT score is 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Charity Christian Academy, Pilgrim Christian School, Central Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Sterling has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sterling Junior/Senior High School.

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