What grades does Garden City High School serve?

Garden City High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Garden City area.

Where is Garden City High School located?

Garden City High School is a town school in Garden City, KS.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden City High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Garden City High School is 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Garden City, KS?

Schools in Garden City include Garden City High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Garden City area.

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Garden City High School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Garden City, KS 67846

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Mon

No School Teacher Inservice and WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Wed

Garfield Early Childhood Center - PT Conferences half_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

No School - Parent/Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Oct

Thu

Garfield Early Childhood Center - PT Conferences half_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Parent Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL Staff DayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Fri

Free Developmental Early Childhood Screening half_dayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,976

Student:Teacher

15.7:1

Locale

Town

District

Garden City

Econ. Disadvantaged

67.8%

Phone

(620)805-5400

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

13%

8th percentile in KS

Math Proficiency

12th percentile in KS

Graduation Rate

91%

Chronic Absenteeism

22.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

12 courses offered

201 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

31 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

289 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

511 test takers

Athletics

21 sports, 48 teams

651 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1

Worse than average in KS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,962

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

116

97% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.25

Social Workers

0.16

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,619

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,989

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,033

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 64%Local 23%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$226,936

+1.0% 1yr+26.4% 5yr

Garden City, KS metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.6%

Below 150% poverty line

5.3%

Unemployment rate

13.6%

Uninsured residents

28.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,061

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

902

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

46%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

421 (47%)

Autism

66 (7%)

Speech/Language Impairment

56 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

47 (5%)

Other Health Impairment

29 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,946

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

No School Teacher Inservice and Workday

Staff Day

Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Garfield Early Childhood Center - PT Conferences

half_day

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences

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Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Garden City. Garden City High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Free Developmental Early Childhood Screening District-wide Check the event notice for registration and participation details.	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - Labor DayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	No School - Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Free Developmental Early Childhood Screening District-wide Check the event notice for registration and participation details.	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	No School Teacher Inservice and WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Garfield Early Childhood Center - PT Conferences District-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	No School - Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for conference scheduling and related details.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Garfield Early Childhood Center - PT Conferences District-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Parent Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL District-wide Review the school calendar for conference dates and scheduling information.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Free Developmental Early Childhood Screening District-wide Check the event notice for registration and participation details.	half_day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	No School - Fall VacationDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	Jenni e Wilson Elementary 3rd - 4th Grade Christmas Concert District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	No School - Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School - Winter VacationDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for winter vacation dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Vacation - NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter Vacation - NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	No School - Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the workday date and any schedule changes.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	No School - Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Free Developmental Early Childhood Screening District-wide Check the event notice for registration and participation details.	half_day	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	No School - New Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Free Developmental Early Childhood Screening District-wide Check the event notice for registration and participation details.	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School - Teacher Inservice/WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Feb 25, 2027	No School - Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for conference scheduling and related details.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Parent Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL District-wide Review the school calendar for conference dates and scheduling information.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Free Developmental Early Childhood Screening District-wide Check the event notice for registration and participation details.	half_day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School - Spring VacationDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Vacation - NO SCHOOL District-wide	Break	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	Free Developmental Early Childhood Screening District-wide Check the event notice for registration and participation details.	half_day	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	No School - Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	No School Teacher Workday and Out for SummerDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Teacher Workday AM - NO SCHOOL District-wide	Staff Day	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden City High School

Garden City High School has a total enrollment of 1,976 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Garden City, KS.