Is Northern Heights a good school?

Northern Heights ranks 39 th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northern Heights?

In the 2022-23 school year, 124 students attended Northern Heights.

What is the racial makeup of Northern Heights?

Students at Northern Heights are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Northern Heights?

Northern Heights is fed by the following schools: Elementary : NLC Elementary School

Northern Heights School in Allen KS

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northern Heights:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Heights 39^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Northern Heights in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

North Lyon County:

SchoolDigger ranks North Lyon County 49^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northern Heights

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Rank History for all students at Northern Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	25.56	221^st	262	15.6%
2007	26.85	241^st	280	13.9%
2008	41.53	185^th	267	30.7%
2009	79.34	34^th	291	88.3%
2010	65.60	102^nd	302	66.2%
2011	81.72	21^st	298	93.0%
2012	75.02	39^th	317	87.7%
2013	72.19	75^th	323	76.8%
2015	57.05	140^th	326	57.1%
2016	62.91	97^th	313	69.0%
2017	86.81	38^th	316	88.0%
2018	60.37	115^th	314	63.4%
2019	50.59	153^rd	325	52.9%
2021	40.70	207^th	320	35.3%
2022	56.18	130^th	324	59.9%
2023	51.53	152^nd	327	53.5%
2024	81.21	39^th	318	87.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Northern Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.11	3^rd	115	97.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northern Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	98.45	3^rd	228	98.7%
2021	36.81	141^st	213	33.8%
2022	56.22	77^th	223	65.5%
2023	52.90	105^th	250	58.0%
2024	49.70	110^th	249	55.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Northern Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	64.08	77^th	248	69.0%
2019	37.66	162^nd	249	34.9%
2021	34.75	180^th	250	28.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Northern Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.11	3^rd	115	97.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Northern Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	45.48	131^st	248	47.2%
2019	67.20	66^th	252	73.8%
2021	37.71	172^nd	258	33.3%

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Rank History for White students at Northern Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	53.54	125^th	296	57.8%
2019	48.24	151^st	306	50.7%
2021	35.21	217^th	302	28.1%
2022	49.95	142^nd	307	53.7%
2023	48.57	153^rd	309	50.5%
2024	77.30	45^th	295	84.7%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northern Heights

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	182	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	183
1989	166	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	167
1990	166	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	170
1991	179	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	181
1992	185	1	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	192
1993	192	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	196
1994	186	1	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	194
1995	211	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	219
1996	211	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	219
1997	217	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	224
1998	255	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	259
1999	238	0	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	245
2000	241	1	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	249
2001	247	0	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	256
2002	215	2	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	224
2003	215	2	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	224
2004	190	0	1	5	5	n/a	n/a	201
2005	180	0	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	190
2006	177	0	1	8	3	n/a	n/a	189
2007	187	1	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	198
2008	195	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	197
2009	178	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	182
2010	174	1	0	4	1	1	1	182
2011	148	1	0	4	1	0	1	155
2012	122	0	0	6	1	0	3	132
2013	126	1	0	6	0	0	4	137
2014	127	0	0	9	0	0	5	141
2015	116	1	0	8	0	0	4	129
2016	111	2	1	9	0	0	5	128
2017	109	2	2	11	0	0	5	129
2018	103	2	1	12	0	0	3	121
2019	96	1	2	9	0	0	2	110
2020	107	0	0	6	0	0	2	115
2021	105	0	0	5	2	0	2	114
2022	99	1	2	5	2	0	2	111
2023	114	1	1	4	1	0	3	124

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northern Heights

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	183	14.0	13.0	0
1989	167	14.0	11.9	n/a
1990	170	18.2	9.3	0
1991	181	15.0	12.0	n/a
1992	192	15.7	12.2	20.3
1993	196	15.9	12.3	11.2
1994	194	15.5	12.5	12.4
1995	219	16.0	13.7	28.3
1996	219	16.0	13.7	28.3
1997	224	16.1	13.9	31.7
1998	259	17.4	14.9	32
1999	245	17.4	14.1	27.3
2000	249	17.8	14.0	26.1
2001	256	18.2	14.1	28.5
2002	224	19.5	11.5	24.6
2003	224	19.5	11.5	24.6
2004	201	18.6	10.8	32.8
2005	190	18.1	10.5	29.5
2006	189	18.9	10.0	30.7
2007	198	22.3	8.9	31.8
2008	197	19.3	10.2	26.4
2009	182	20.6	8.8	36.8
2010	182	16.6	10.9	37.9
2011	155	15.5	10.0	38.7
2012	132	20.7	6.3	50
2013	137	20.3	6.7	48.9
2014	141	20.4	6.9	55.3
2015	129	20.0	6.4	52.7
2016	128	17.0	7.5	50.8
2017	129	19.0	6.7	56.6
2018	121	17.0	7.1	52.1
2019	110	14.9	7.3	46.4
2020	115	14.7	7.8	40.9
2021	114	15.2	7.5	35.1
2022	111	12.5	8.8	42.3
2023	124	14.3	8.6	37.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northern Heights

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	183	14.0	13.0	0
1989	167	14.0	11.9	n/a
1990	170	18.2	9.3	0
1991	181	15.0	12.0	n/a
1992	192	15.7	12.2	20.3
1993	196	15.9	12.3	11.2
1994	194	15.5	12.5	12.4
1995	219	16.0	13.7	28.3
1996	219	16.0	13.7	28.3
1997	224	16.1	13.9	31.7
1998	259	17.4	14.9	32
1999	245	17.4	14.1	27.3
2000	249	17.8	14.0	26.1
2001	256	18.2	14.1	28.5
2002	224	19.5	11.5	24.6
2003	224	19.5	11.5	24.6
2004	201	18.6	10.8	32.8
2005	190	18.1	10.5	29.5
2006	189	18.9	10.0	30.7
2007	198	22.3	8.9	31.8
2008	197	19.3	10.2	26.4
2009	182	20.6	8.8	36.8
2010	182	16.6	10.9	37.9
2011	155	15.5	10.0	38.7
2012	132	20.7	6.3	50
2013	137	20.3	6.7	48.9
2014	141	20.4	6.9	55.3
2015	129	20.0	6.4	52.7
2016	128	17.0	7.5	50.8
2017	129	19.0	6.7	56.6
2018	121	17.0	7.1	52.1
2019	110	14.9	7.3	46.4
2020	115	14.7	7.8	40.9
2021	114	15.2	7.5	35.1
2022	111	12.5	8.8	42.3
2023	124	14.3	8.6	37.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northern Heights

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,337 (8.7%)	$14,112 (91.3%)	$15,449

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Heights

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 153^rd of 325 High schools	Ranks 152^nd of 327 High schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Heights)	13.8	16.7	2.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Lyon County)	13.8	16.7	2.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Northern Heights)	20.7	33.3	12.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Lyon County)	20.7	33.3	12.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Northern Heights)	51.5	28.1	23.4%
11th Grade Science (North Lyon County)	51.5	28.1	23.4%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	110	124	12.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	9	4	55.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	96	114	18.8%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.4%	37.9%	8.5%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northern Heights	Public	9-12	1208 Hwy 56	Allen	66833	Lyon County	North Lyon County	No	No	No	No	(620) 481-2087	124	14	8.6	37.9%	114 (91.9%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.2%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	81.2	39^th of 318 public high schools	87.7%		51.5	152^nd of 327 public high schools	53.5%	113				36.7	36.7				33.3	33.3		40.0	40.0	$15,449	$1,337	$14,112
Emporia High	Public	9-12	3302 W 18th Ave	Emporia	66801	Lyon County	Emporia	No	No	No	No	(620) 341-2365	1,510	85	17.7	50.8%	603 (39.9%)	25 (1.7%)	771 (51.1%)	23 (1.5%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (5.0%)	32	238^th of 318 public high schools	25.2%		39	215^th of 327 public high schools	34.3%	23				25.1	25.1				12.1	12.1		22.7	22.7	$11,441	$887	$10,554
Osage City High	Public	9-12	515 Ellinwood	Osage City	66523	Osage County	Osage City	No	No	No	No	(785) 528-3172	228	21	11.1	48.7%	208 (91.2%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	51.5	151^st of 318 public high schools	52.5%		53.8	141^st of 327 public high schools	56.9%	10				20.0	20.0				32.1	32.1		27.8	27.8	$7,852	$2,671	$5,181
Mission Valley Junior and Senior High School	Public	7-12	12913 Mission Valley Rd. Ste A	Eskridge	66423	Wabaunsee County	Mission Valley	No	No	No	No	(866) 557-6686	218	24	9.1	30.7%	196 (89.9%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	71.6	64^th of 318 public high schools	79.9%		55.6	131^st of 327 public high schools	59.9%	67		34.3	24.2	38.1	32.7		25.7	36.4	23.8	28.2	45.5	37.1	41.2	$14,221	$100	$14,121
Burlingame Junior/Senior High	Public	6-12	417 North Dacotah	Burlingame	66413	Osage County	Burlingame Public School	No	No	No	No	(785) 654-3315	157	10	15.3	51.0%	144 (91.7%)	4 (2.5%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	35	225^th of 318 public high schools	29.2%		44	180^th of 327 public high schools	45.0%	45	35.0	31.8	10.5	37.5	29.4	30.0	27.3	10.5	4.2	17.6	15.8	16.7	16.3	$12,569	$316	$12,253
Council Grove Junior Senior High School	Public	7-12	129 Hockaday St.	Council Grove	66846	Morris County	Morris County	No	No	No	No	(620) 767-5149	350	30	11.7	49.7%	306 (87.4%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	79.7	43^rd of 318 public high schools	86.5%		65.1	95^th of 327 public high schools	70.9%	52		20.3	17.9	38.3	25.6		40.3	44.6	45.0	43.3	33.9	31.7	32.8	$10,986	$454	$10,532

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Student/Teacher Ratio Northern Heights

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Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Heights

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