Serving 110 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Central State Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central State Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Central State Academy's student population of 110 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Central State Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central State Academy is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1202 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
80%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
3%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central State Academy's ranking?
Central State Academy is ranked #1202 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central State Academy?
The graduation rate of Central State Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Central State Academy?
110 students attend Central State Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Central State Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Central State Academy offer ?
Central State Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Central State Academy part of?
Central State Academy is part of Nickerson School District.
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