SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL

Syracuse High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Syracuse school district, located in Syracuse, KS with about 227 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Syracuse High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Syracuse High School, located in Syracuse, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the USD 494 school district. Situated in the heart of Hamilton County, the school functions as a community hub that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement within a small-town environment. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school’s official website highlights its commitment to maintaining transparent communication with parents and the community. By providing resources such as event calendars, district policies, and athletic information, Syracuse High strives to keep stakeholders informed and involved in the educational process. As a vital part of the local community, the school balances traditional educational values with modern initiatives to support the diverse needs and interests of its student body in rural Kansas.

For more information, contact Syracuse High at (620) 384-7446 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

502 North Main
Syracuse, KS 67878-1187
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SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Syracuse, KS with about 227 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Syracuse
Total Students:
227
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 227 students

White
50.2%
Hispanic/Latino
49.3%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.