Garden City High School is a public high school, serving students in grades 9–12, located in Garden City, Kansas, United States. It is operated by Garden City USD 457 public school district. The school colors are brown and white, and gold is considered an accent color.
Serving 1,976 students in grades 9-12, Garden City High School 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 9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,976 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Garden City High School's student population of 1,976 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,976 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Year Founded
1910
Colors
Brown; White; Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
School Mascot
Buffaloes
School Rankings
Garden City 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 Garden City High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1234 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
71%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
19%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buffaloes
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden City High School's ranking?
Garden City High School is ranked #1234 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Garden City High School often compared to?
Garden City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dodge City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garden City High School?
The graduation rate of Garden City High School is 91%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Garden City High School?
1,976 students attend Garden City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Garden City High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden City High School?
Garden City High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garden City High School offer ?
Garden City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garden City High School part of?
Garden City High School is part of Garden City School District.
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