Circle High School

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Circle High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
905 MAIN,  Towanda, KS
Circle Unified School District
3.5
4.3
604 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
580
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
25.8%
State Average
28.7%
Science
42.5%
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
288:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
86.6%
Hispanic
5.8%
Two or more races
3.8%
Black
1.5%
Native American
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
Wichita State University 118 Students
Kansas State University 103 Students
Butler Community College 86 Students
The University of Kansas 75 Students
Emporia State University 50 Students
Pittsburg State University 31 Students
Fort Hays State University 30 Students
University of Oklahoma 28 Students
Newman University 24 Students
Friends University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 24 Students
Business 21 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 19 Students
Nursing 18 Students
Elementary Education 17 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Chemistry 11 Students
Education 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 101 Reviews
3.0 Alum
2/25/2022
Circle High School has a very nice campus allowing you to have a nice environment to study and learn in. The education given at this school was good but lacked in motivation to strive for success. A big factor to my 3/5 stars is the lack of diversity. It was a predominantly Caucasian school and led to POC being singled out by classmates.
4.0 Junior
8/13/2021
I moved to the circle district my freshman year. At first it was hard because everyone knew everyone. All the staff at the school was very warm and welcoming. Some of the kids where too. Circle is pretty small compared to some of the other schools in the Wichita area. I have 155 people in my class so it is nice to not be in such a big school and have a more 1 on 1 experience with my teachers.
5.0 Sophomore
3/14/2021
I love that there are no cliques. We are more like family. You can have different friends from different groups of personalities.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
4.0 other
6/18/2016
This was a great school! The teachers were very knowledgeable and they promote learning on the student's level. They will give help if it is needed and also push you to do the best you can as well. The classes were a great size, providing a great learning environment. Circle gives you the basis to g...
5.0 other
10/10/2008
4.0 student
10/31/2007

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Circle High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Towanda, KS and is served by the Circle Unified School District in Kansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 604 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Circle 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 3.66, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Annoor Islamic School, Sunrise Christian Academy, Andover eCademy, and more. Learn more about what Towanda has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Circle High School.

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