What grades does Circle High serve?

As a High school, Circle High serves students in Towanda, KS. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Circle High located?

You can find Circle High in Towanda, KS.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Circle High?

At Circle High, there are approximately 19.5 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Towanda, KS?

Circle High is among the schools serving Towanda, KS. The school is part of the local school system.

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Circle High — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Towanda, Kansas|Circle

Towanda, KS 67144

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Wed

CMS Parent Teacher Conferences Staff DayDistrict-wide

Review the conference notice for scheduling and registration details.

Oct

Mon

CTE McTeacher NightStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Sat

CTE PTO Holiday MarketHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Tue

CBE - Christmas Music Program Band & 5th-6thHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Thu

CTE K-2 Christmas ProgramHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Fri

CBE - 2 hr. Early Release half_dayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

605

Student:Teacher

19.5:1

Locale

Rural

District

Circle

Econ. Disadvantaged

32.2%

Phone

(316)541-2277

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

30-34%

Math Proficiency

15-19%

Graduation Rate

85-89%

Chronic Absenteeism

12.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

17 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

128 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

124 test takers

Athletics

14 sports, 14 teams

305 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.1:1

Worse than average in KS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

600

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

33.3

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,454

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,897

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,302

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 5%State 50%Local 45%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$215,788

+1.9% 1yr+39.1% 5yr

Wichita, KS metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.9%

Below 150% poverty line

3.5%

Unemployment rate

6.8%

Uninsured residents

5.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

316

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

294

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

49%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

102 (35%)

Speech/Language Impairment

64 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

54 (18%)

Autism

19 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

8 (3%)

Emotional Disturbance

3 (1%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

604

Current enrollment

Stable(+7% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 21, 2026

CMS Parent Teacher Conferences

Review the conference notice for scheduling and registration details.

Staff Day

Mon, Oct 26, 2026

CTE McTeacher Night

Staff Day

Sat, Nov 21, 2026

CTE PTO Holiday Market

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

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

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Parent Teacher Conference by Invite onlyDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	CMS 2 hour early dismissal for homecomingDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	CMS Parent Teacher Conferences District-wide Review the conference notice for scheduling and registration details.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	CTE McTeacher NightDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Sat, Nov 21, 2026	CTE PTO Holiday MarketDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	CBE - Christmas Music Program Band & 5th-6thDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	CTE K-2 Christmas ProgramDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	CBE - 2 hr. Early Release District-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	CMS STUCO Sponsored Breakfast with ParentsDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	CMS Parent Teacher Conferences by invite only District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	CBE - NO SCHOOL / Spring BreakDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—