High Schools in Montezuma

There is only one high school located in Montezuma, Kansas - South Gray High School. This small school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. While the school has access to relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes.

Over the past few years, South Gray High School has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 68th out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 267th out of 318 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on standardized tests is also below the state average, with significantly lower percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state as a whole.

The data suggests that Montezuma and its sole high school, South Gray High School, face significant challenges in maintaining academic excellence and keeping up with the performance of other high schools in the state. Addressing these challenges will likely require a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the school's declining performance and the implementation of targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.