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Horton High

Summary:

Horton High is a public high school located in Horton, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 163 students. The school is part of the South Brown County school district, which is ranked 175 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Horton High has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in key academic areas like English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, with only 24.99% of students proficient or better in ELA in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 33.55%. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 187 out of 326 high schools in 2014-2015 to 157 out of 318 high schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, Horton High has seen significant disparities in performance between different student subgroups, with male students performing better than female students and students with disabilities and special education needs performing more mixed.

Compared to nearby schools like Doniphan West Junior/Senior High School and Holton High, Horton High generally underperforms in academic areas and has a higher percentage of students from low-income families, with 58.9% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions, allocate resources more effectively, and explore strategies to support the unique needs of their student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1120 First Ave East
       Horton, KS  66439

(785) 486-2151

District: South Brown County

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,170 Help


Feeder schools for Horton High:

Elementary:    Horton Elementary
Middle:    Everest Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  163

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.6%
American Indian:
20.2%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Horton High ranks better than 50.6% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.05. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Horton High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horton High is $14,170.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Horton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Horton High 157th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Horton High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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South Brown County:

SchoolDigger ranks South Brown County 175th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Horton High

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Rank History for all students at Horton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.98 203rd 262 22.5%
2007 27.22 235th 280 16.1%
2008 28.68 222nd 267 16.9%
2009 22.81 253rd 291 13.1%
2010 29.88 251st 302 16.9%
2011 36.49 230th 298 22.8%
2012 40.42 249th 317 21.5%
2013 38.31 256th 323 20.7%
2015 44.73 187th 326 42.6%
2016 22.20 251st 313 19.8%
2017 5.11 311th 316 1.6%
2018 19.40 267th 314 15.0%
2019 40.52 206th 325 36.6%
2021 31.43 244th 320 23.8%
2022 36.47 221st 324 31.8%
2023 14.57 298th 327 8.9%
2024 50.05 157th 318 50.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Horton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.41 62nd 111 44.1%
2022 50.84 38th 117 67.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Horton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.76 129th 228 43.4%
2019 30.18 175th 229 23.6%
2021 18.39 194th 213 8.9%
2022 20.01 196th 223 12.1%
2023 34.99 176th 250 29.6%
2024 63.55 61st 249 75.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Horton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.28 173rd 248 30.2%
2019 46.34 138th 249 44.6%
2021 11.83 233rd 250 6.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Horton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.41 62nd 111 44.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Horton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.62 238th 248 4.0%
2019 37.81 169th 252 32.9%
2021 62.77 76th 258 70.5%
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Rank History for White students at Horton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.77 260th 296 12.2%
2019 47.96 153rd 306 50.0%
2021 41.44 187th 302 38.1%
2022 46.06 165th 307 46.3%
2023 15.31 286th 309 7.4%
2024 61.79 89th 295 69.8%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Horton High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 186 3 3 4 12 n/a n/a 0 208
1989 155 2 2 8 22 n/a n/a 0 189
1990 155 3 1 7 18 n/a n/a 0 184
1991 152 3 2 4 20 n/a n/a 0 181
1992 157 2 1 3 24 n/a n/a 0 187
1993 167 4 1 2 22 n/a n/a 0 196
1994 183 3 0 3 18 n/a n/a 0 207
1995 194 5 1 2 41 n/a n/a 0 243
1996 194 5 1 2 41 n/a n/a 0 243
1997 181 4 0 4 44 n/a n/a 0 233
1998 180 4 0 6 32 n/a n/a 0 222
1999 191 2 0 6 30 n/a n/a 0 229
2000 190 4 0 5 33 n/a n/a 0 232
2001 181 3 0 5 35 n/a n/a 0 224
2002 141 5 1 3 24 n/a n/a 0 174
2003 141 5 1 3 24 n/a n/a 0 174
2004 121 2 1 2 31 n/a n/a 0 157
2005 152 2 2 5 33 n/a n/a 0 194
2006 165 3 2 6 39 n/a n/a 2 217
2007 166 3 2 3 36 n/a n/a 2 212
2008 165 4 2 3 31 n/a n/a 2 207
2009 165 3 2 5 30 n/a n/a 0 205
2010 140 2 0 10 41 1 2 0 196
2011 140 2 0 9 39 1 3 0 194
2012 132 2 1 8 39 0 4 0 186
2013 123 2 2 8 36 0 5 0 176
2014 117 3 1 6 37 1 5 0 170
2015 108 4 1 5 32 1 4 0 155
2016 104 2 1 6 29 0 3 0 145
2017 117 1 0 10 35 0 2 0 165
2018 110 1 0 11 29 1 5 0 157
2019 102 1 0 9 33 1 6 0 152
2020 105 1 0 8 29 1 5 0 149
2021 94 1 0 11 33 0 4 0 143
2022 100 0 1 16 35 0 7 0 159
2023 102 1 1 17 33 0 9 0 163

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 Horton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 208 18.0 11.5 0
1989 189 19.0 9.9 n/a
1990 184 17.8 10.3 0
1991 181 17.5 10.3 n/a
1992 187 19.1 9.7 34.8
1993 196 18.2 10.8 32.1
1994 207 20.2 10.2 28.5
1995 243 21.0 11.6 42.4
1996 243 21.0 11.6 42.4
1997 233 20.5 11.4 39.9
1998 222 18.1 12.3 34.2
1999 229 17.3 13.2 33.2
2000 232 17.3 13.4 37.5
2001 224 17.5 12.8 37.9
2002 174 17.4 10.0 34.5
2003 174 17.4 10.0 34.5
2004 157 17.0 9.2 40.8
2005 194 18.7 10.4 45.4
2006 217 18.6 11.7 48.8
2007 212 19.7 10.8 50.5
2008 207 16.7 12.4 50.2
2009 205 16.2 12.7 57.1
2010 196 14.7 13.3 64.8
2011 194 13.7 14.1 63.4
2012 186 15.5 11.9 59.1
2013 176 n/a n/a 59.1
2014 170 21.7 7.8 61.2
2015 155 21.0 7.3 63.2
2016 145 22.0 6.5 57.9
2017 165 20.3 8.1 62.4
2018 157 18.4 8.5 59.9
2019 152 18.4 8.2 63.2
2020 149 18.4 8.0 67.1
2021 143 16.3 8.7 64.3
2022 159 16.2 9.8 44
2023 163 12.6 12.9 58.9

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 Horton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 208 18.0 11.5 0
1989 189 19.0 9.9 n/a
1990 184 17.8 10.3 0
1991 181 17.5 10.3 n/a
1992 187 19.1 9.7 34.8
1993 196 18.2 10.8 32.1
1994 207 20.2 10.2 28.5
1995 243 21.0 11.6 42.4
1996 243 21.0 11.6 42.4
1997 233 20.5 11.4 39.9
1998 222 18.1 12.3 34.2
1999 229 17.3 13.2 33.2
2000 232 17.3 13.4 37.5
2001 224 17.5 12.8 37.9
2002 174 17.4 10.0 34.5
2003 174 17.4 10.0 34.5
2004 157 17.0 9.2 40.8
2005 194 18.7 10.4 45.4
2006 217 18.6 11.7 48.8
2007 212 19.7 10.8 50.5
2008 207 16.7 12.4 50.2
2009 205 16.2 12.7 57.1
2010 196 14.7 13.3 64.8
2011 194 13.7 14.1 63.4
2012 186 15.5 11.9 59.1
2013 176 n/a n/a 59.1
2014 170 21.7 7.8 61.2
2015 155 21.0 7.3 63.2
2016 145 22.0 6.5 57.9
2017 165 20.3 8.1 62.4
2018 157 18.4 8.5 59.9
2019 152 18.4 8.2 63.2
2020 149 18.4 8.0 67.1
2021 143 16.3 8.7 64.3
2022 159 16.2 9.8 44
2023 163 12.6 12.9 58.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Horton High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $850 (6.0%) $13,320 (94.0%) $14,170

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Horton High

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 206th of 325 High schoolsRanks 298th of 327 High schools
 27.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Horton High)23.113.5
 9.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (South Brown County)23.113.5
 9.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Horton High)102.7
 7.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (South Brown County)102.7
 7.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Horton High)38.518.4
 20%
   11th Grade Science (South Brown County)38.518.4
 20%
   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 Students152163
 7.2%
African American11
American Indian3333
Asian01
Hispanic917
 88.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White102102
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.2%58.9%
 4.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Horton High

Horton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Horton Elementary
Middle : Everest Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 163 students attended Horton High.

Horton High ranks 157th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Horton High are 63% White, 20% American Indian, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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