Atchison High School

Atchison Public Schools
1500 W. Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
429 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Atchison High School, located in Atchison, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the USD 409 school district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements with elective opportunities that allow students to explore personal interests and career-focused pathways.

Beyond the classroom, Atchison High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs. These offerings are intended to foster school spirit, leadership, and a sense of community among the student body. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to create a supportive environment where students can grow into responsible and productive members of the local community.
429
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    315 (73.4 %)
  • Black
    45 (10.5 %)
  • Two or More
    42 (9.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (4.7 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Atchison Public Schools
Phone: (913)367-4162
Website: http://www.usd409.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 192
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 117
Grade 10 110
Grade 11 109
Grade 12 93
Gender Ratio