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Central Heights School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 539 students in Central Heights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Central Heights School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
539 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Heights School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#194 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
90%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,009 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,571 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,009
$16,295
Spending / Student
$16,571
$17,212
Best Central Heights School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3355
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3355
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Central Heights High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3455
Richmond, KS 66080
(785) 869-3455
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Heights School District?
Central Heights School District manages 2 public schools serving 539 students.
What is the rank of Central Heights School District?
Central Heights School District is ranked #208 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Heights School District?
90% of Central Heights School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Heights School District?
Central Heights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Central Heights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,571 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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