| Address | 1500 West Riley Street[1] |
|---|---|
| City | Atchison |
| State | Kansas |
| Zipcode | 66002 |
| Country | U.S. |
| Coordinates | 39°34′7″N 95°8′22″W |
| Schooltype | High School |
| Fundingtype | Public |
| District | Atchison USD 409 |
| Ceeb | 170140 [2] |
| Teaching staff | 36.80 (FTE)[3] |
| Ratio | 11.79[3] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Coed |
| Enrollment | 434 (2023–2024)[3] |
| Team name | Phoenix |
| Website | atchisonhs.ss13.sharpschool.com |
Atchison High School is a public secondary school in Atchison, Kansas, United States,[1] operated by Atchison USD 409 school district. It serves students of grades 9 to 12.
Notable alumni
- Chester Mize (1917–1994), Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Kansas
- Harry Alexander Smith (1866–1929), US Army major general[4][5]
- John Cameron Swayze (1906–1995), news commentator, spokesperson, game show panelist during the 1950s, graduated in 1924[6]
See also
References
- ^ Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) details for Arkansas City High School; United States Geological Survey (USGS); July 1, 1984.
- ^ High School CEEB Code Search
- ^ "Atchison High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ "The Graduates of the Atchison High School: A Memorable Day". Atchison Patriot. 27 May 1882. p. 4. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ D. S. S. (11 June 1930). "Obituary, Harry Alexander Smith". Annual Report of the Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Newburgh, New York: Moore Printing Company. pp. 218–220. – via Google Books
- ^ Jeff Alan & James Martin Lane (2003). Anchoring America: The Changing Face of Network News. Bonus Books. pp. 61–. ISBN 978-1-56625-194-5.