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Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
274:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
73.9%
Hispanic
10.4%
Two or more races
8.3%
Black
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
The University of Kansas435 Students
Washburn University416 Students
Kansas State University409 Students
Emporia State University195 Students
Wichita State University165 Students
Baker University120 Students
Fort Hays State University97 Students
Pittsburg State University89 Students
Colorado State University81 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City81 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology137 Students
Nursing92 Students
Business90 Students
Biology70 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies48 Students
Computer Science42 Students
Elementary Education39 Students
Political Science and Government38 Students
Marketing36 Students
Engineering35 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.0495 Reviews
5.0Senior
11/30/2024
At Washburn rural, I have been able to be apart of many different clubs and activities. Each of these activities have given me many mentors, teachers, and experiences that not many other schools could give you. My teachers have always been easy to communicate with, even when I am struggling in class. As i step up as a senior, I can see how much is put into the heart of my school and I am truly grateful to experience such a well rounded high school.
4.0Senior
11/13/2023
One of the main things I would like to see change is the food. It is unhealthy, has small portions, and is unappetizing. The students have filled out surveys on which meals they like and which ones they do not, but our responses have never been implemented.
2.0Parent
10/23/2023
Washburn Rural is known to be a very good school. I do not agree. It is very non-inclusive and very political. Especially in the sports atmosphere. They do not give fair or equal opportunities. Kids are known to quit and give up on dreams because of the lack of inclusion for non talent related decisions. They do have good academic programs, but the social side can also be a disaster. I have a second child that we will not send to this district for high school.
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