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As the parent of a high-achieving student, Ottawa High School did nothing but hold my child back. The faculty were unsupportive and the science and math classes simply aren't made for students who want to go to college after high school. The school is focused on vocation training for those students with no plans to attend college, while the school leaves the college-bound students to fend for themselves. If you really want your above average child to succeed in life, send them somewhere else.
—Submitted by a parent
Could use alot of work needs to be renovated. The principal needs to do better work on cleaning up on peoples acts
—Submitted by a parent
I agree I also think that Ottawa High School is more a prepatory school for vocational colleges. I myself would like to see Ottawa High School be a prepatory school for more the state college type. I am also concerned about the education my child is getting. I know some kids don't try in school and that is their decision but the overall rating is just below average and I want my son to get the best education possible!
—Submitted by James Madison, a parent
I have been rather concerned about the quality of education in Ottawa over the last several years. Although I believe Ottawa is among the average for the state, it is just 'average.' It is disappointing that the school does not attempt to be more of a college preparatory institution. Regretfully, it appears the school prepares students more for a vocational education than it does for a state university.
—Submitted by a parent
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Grade level
The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.
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The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.
2012
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2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.
2012
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2009
The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2009.
2009
In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for U.S. History and Government was 79% in 2012.
2012
In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for U.S. History and Government was 78% in 2012.
2012
The state average for Writing was 74% in 2009.
2009
In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.
175 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
2009
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2012.
181 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.
177 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
2009
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2009.
149 students were tested at this school in 2009.
2009
In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
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The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2012.
134 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
| All Students | 81% |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 82% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Students with disabilities | 60% |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| All Students | 90% |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 90% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 81% |
| Students with disabilities | 69% |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| All Students | 86% |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 88% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 78% |
| Students with disabilities | 58% |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disabilities | n/a |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
| All Students | 81% |
| African American | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a |
| Multi-ethnic | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White | 81% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 79% |
| Students with disabilities | 47% |
| Proficient in English | n/a |
In 2011-2012 Kansas used the Kansas State Assessments (KSA) to test students in grades 3 though 8, 11 and 12 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7, 11 and 12 in science; and in grades 6, 8 and 12 in history-government. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
The different student groups are identified by the Kansas State Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
Source: Kansas State Department of Education
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94% | 71% | ||
| Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1% | 2% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 3% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program | 35% | N/A | 43% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per FTE teacher | 13 | N/A | 14 |
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