High Schools in Nickerson

Nickerson, Kansas is home to a single public high school, Nickerson High School, which serves grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 279 students. While the school once ranked 128th out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022, its performance has declined significantly, dropping to 261st out of 318 schools in 2023-2024 and earning just a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Nickerson High School is struggling, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In 2023-2024, only 16.12% of Nickerson High students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 33.55%. In Math, the school's proficiency rate was 17.45% versus the state's 31.6%, and in Science, it was 16.35% versus 32.28% statewide. These concerning academic outcomes may be linked to the school's high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a relatively low-income student population.

Despite having a student-teacher ratio of 11.5, which is slightly lower than the state average, Nickerson High School's performance continues to decline. The school's struggles highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to help improve educational outcomes for its students. As parents and community members in Nickerson consider their educational options, the data suggests that Nickerson High School may not be meeting the academic needs of its students.