For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 175 students in Wathena, KS.
The top-ranked public high school in Wathena, KS is Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wathena, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Wathena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Wathena, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverside High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wathena, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Gr: 1-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wathena, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wathena, KS include Riverside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wathena?
2 public high schools are located in Wathena.
What is the racial composition of students in Wathena?
Wathena public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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