Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Summary:

Jackson Heights High School and Middle School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Holton, Kansas, with 176 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 9-11. The school is part of the North Jackson school district, which is ranked 159 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance has been mixed, with a 5-star rating in the 2021-2022 school year but a drop to a 1-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year, ranking 240 out of 318 Kansas high schools. Its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state and district averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students and White students outperforming female students and low socioeconomic status students. Despite the relatively low academic performance, the school spends more per student ($16,443 in 2018-2019) than some nearby schools, such as Royal Valley High ($13,445) and Valley Falls High ($12,064).

The school's proximity to higher-performing schools, such as Holton High, presents both challenges and opportunities for Jackson Heights High School and Middle School. The school's leadership and the North Jackson district may need to closely examine the root causes of the school's performance issues and develop targeted strategies to improve its overall academic achievement and equity.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 12719 266th Road
       Holton, KS  66436


(785) 364-2195

District: North Jackson

SchoolDigger Rank:
240th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,443 Help


Feeder schools for Jackson Heights High School and Middle School:

Elementary:    Jackson Heights Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  176

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
American Indian:
4.5%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Compare Details Jackson Heights High School and Middle School ranks worse than 53.9% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.89. (See more...)
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Compare Details Jackson Heights High School and Middle School ranks worse than 75.5% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), American Indian (4.5%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School is 9.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School is $16,443.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Heights High School and Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Heights High School and Middle School 195th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Jackson Heights High School and Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Heights High School and Middle School 240th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Jackson Heights High School and Middle School in the ranking list.)

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North Jackson:

SchoolDigger ranks North Jackson 159th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 25.09 271st 316 14.2%
2011 64.71 108th 320 66.3%
2012 52.06 208th 342 39.2%
2013 54.19 200th 355 43.7%
2015 49.77 164th 368 55.4%
2016 49.29 152nd 343 55.7%
2017 37.10 224th 358 37.4%
2018 68.05 75th 350 78.6%
2019 72.24 67th 368 81.8%
2021 41.97 208th 367 43.3%
2022 28.97 272nd 368 26.1%
2023 53.41 123rd 362 66.0%
2024 41.89 195th 362 46.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.84 157th 275 42.9%
2022 30.01 210th 270 22.2%
2023 61.07 74th 300 75.3%
2024 37.62 188th 296 36.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.76 70th 294 76.2%
2021 38.84 193rd 313 38.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.61 77th 280 72.5%
2019 62.92 85th 301 71.8%
2021 51.57 128th 308 58.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.45 75th 333 77.5%
2019 70.28 66th 344 80.8%
2021 35.11 231st 349 33.8%
2022 24.01 289th 349 17.2%
2023 50.55 144th 349 58.7%
2024 39.30 200th 347 42.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

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Rank History for all high school students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 50.62 176th 298 40.9%
2012 60.26 154th 317 51.4%
2013 61.25 136th 323 57.9%
2015 44.10 190th 326 41.7%
2016 27.89 232nd 313 25.9%
2017 61.72 105th 316 66.8%
2018 61.68 110th 314 65.0%
2019 56.80 126th 325 61.2%
2021 70.30 69th 320 78.4%
2022 83.35 33rd 324 89.8%
2023 37.29 222nd 327 32.1%
2024 30.65 240th 318 24.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.57 238th 250 4.8%
2024 38.22 167th 249 32.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.66 178th 248 28.2%
2019 35.04 173rd 249 30.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.35 36th 248 85.5%
2021 60.56 85th 258 67.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.44 135th 296 54.4%
2019 59.30 105th 306 65.7%
2021 71.20 61st 302 79.8%
2022 86.21 19th 307 93.8%
2023 34.24 217th 309 29.8%
2024 26.85 236th 295 20.0%
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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.

Jackson Heights High School and Middle School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 163 0 0 9 6 0 0 0 178
2011 185 0 0 5 8 0 0 0 198
2012 169 0 0 7 9 0 0 0 185
2013 174 0 0 5 6 0 0 0 185
2014 186 0 0 4 8 0 0 0 198
2015 190 0 0 5 4 0 1 0 200
2016 170 0 0 5 5 0 1 0 181
2017 166 0 0 5 4 0 2 0 177
2018 170 1 0 6 5 0 3 0 185
2019 152 1 0 3 4 0 3 0 163
2020 155 1 1 2 5 0 4 0 168
2021 141 1 0 1 5 0 3 0 151
2022 154 3 0 3 6 0 6 0 172
2023 153 5 0 4 8 0 6 0 176

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 Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 178 17.5 10.1 35.4
2011 198 16.3 12.1 38.4
2012 185 17.0 10.8 27
2013 185 18.0 10.2 33
2014 198 19.1 10.3 31.8
2015 200 19.0 10.5 39.5
2016 181 18.0 10.0 42
2017 177 17.6 10.0 41.2
2018 185 15.1 12.2 37.8
2019 163 15.9 10.2 33.7
2020 168 15.3 10.9 35.7
2021 151 14.1 10.7 39.1
2022 172 16.3 10.5 42.4
2023 176 18.5 9.4 42

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 Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 178 17.5 10.1 35.4
2011 198 16.3 12.1 38.4
2012 185 17.0 10.8 27
2013 185 18.0 10.2 33
2014 198 19.1 10.3 31.8
2015 200 19.0 10.5 39.5
2016 181 18.0 10.0 42
2017 177 17.6 10.0 41.2
2018 185 15.1 12.2 37.8
2019 163 15.9 10.2 33.7
2020 168 15.3 10.9 35.7
2021 151 14.1 10.7 39.1
2022 172 16.3 10.5 42.4
2023 176 18.5 9.4 42

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $575 (3.5%) $15,869 (96.5%) $16,443

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 67th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 123rd of 362 Middle schools
 15.8%
Ranks 126th of 325 High schoolsRanks 222nd of 327 High schools
 29.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)4052.9
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (North Jackson)4052.9
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)4029.4
 10.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Jackson)4029.4
 10.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)4428
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (North Jackson)4428
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)208
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Jackson)208
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)3616
 20%
   8th Grade Science (North Jackson)3616
 20%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)26.316.7
 9.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (North Jackson)26.316.7
 9.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)15.810
 5.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (North Jackson)15.810
 5.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)5035.3
 14.7%
   11th Grade Science (North Jackson)5035.3
 14.7%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students163176
 8%
African American15
 400%
American Indian48
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White152153
 0.7%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.7%42%
 8.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School are 87% White, 5% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended Jackson Heights High School and Middle School.

Jackson Heights High School and Middle School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jackson Heights Elementary School

Jackson Heights High School and Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Kansas high schools.


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