Serving 181 students in grades 7-12, Yates Center High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yates Center High School's student population of 181 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Yates Center High School 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 Yates Center High School is 0.21, 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
#667 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yates Center High School's ranking?
Yates Center High School is ranked #667 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Yates Center High School often compared to?
Yates Center High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burlington High School, Iola Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yates Center High School?
The graduation rate of Yates Center High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Yates Center High School?
181 students attend Yates Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Yates Center High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yates Center High School?
Yates Center High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yates Center High School offer ?
Yates Center High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yates Center High School part of?
Yates Center High School is part of Woodson School District.
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