Argonia High

Argonia High operates as a micro-enrollment 9-12 campus in Argonia, Kansas, run under Argonia Public Schools. Current enrollment sits at 84 students spanning grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 410 students per school, that is 80% smaller than typical.

Argonia High is one of 2 schools operated by Argonia Public Schools, a district that instructs 149 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Argonia High records that White students make up the majority at 76%. Other groups include 12% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 2% Black. By comparison, Sumner County as a whole is about 90% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Argonia High has 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 9.1:1. The state averages around 11.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 37% of students at Argonia High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is noticeably below Sumner County's rate of about 53%.

With demographic context factored in, Argonia High is in the bottom 10% of Kansas public schools. The BeatsExpectations model predicts schools with this FRL share to land around 44.5%; Argonia High posts 27.0%, -17.5 points below that line.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Sumner County put median household income runs about $63,951, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. In all, Sumner County runs 23 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,436 students), of which Argonia High is one.

Argonia Elem is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Argonia High at 9th of 9; the average score across the group is 40.5%.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Argonia High's enrollment has ticked down 3% since 2018, when it stood at 87 (now 84). White enrollment moved from 84% to 76% across the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.