Crest High

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Crest High ranks 99 th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Crest High is a public high school located in Colony, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 86 students. The school is part of the Crest District, which is ranked 137 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Crest High has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 50th to 298th out of 313-327 Kansas high schools. However, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 99th out of 318 Kansas high schools and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. Crest High's students have outperformed the state average in 10th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The school has a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to the state average, and its spending per student was $18,271 in the 2018-2019 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Humboldt High School and Anderson County Junior/Senior High School have generally outperformed Crest High in academic performance, ranking higher in the state and achieving higher proficiency rates in several subject areas. Marmaton Valley High has shown mixed academic performance, with some years outperforming Crest High and other years underperforming.

Detail:

Public 9-12

603 E. Broad
Colony, KS 66015

(620) 852-3521

District: Crest

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,271

Feeder schools for Crest High:

Elementary:

Crest Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 86

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crest High ranks better than 68.9% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), two or more races (3.5%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crest High is 16.3. (See more...)

Compare Crest High employs 5.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crest High is $18,271.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crest High:

SchoolDigger ranks Crest High 99^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Crest High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Crest:

SchoolDigger ranks Crest 137^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crest High

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Rank History for all students at Crest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2007	40.29	196^th	280	30.0%
2009	27.94	244^th	291	16.2%
2010	29.35	252^nd	302	16.6%
2011	83.81	12^th	298	96.0%
2012	43.45	243^rd	317	23.3%
2013	41.91	239^th	323	26.0%
2015	39.93	216^th	326	33.7%
2016	8.73	298^th	313	4.8%
2017	81.94	50^th	316	84.2%
2018	26.70	248^th	314	21.0%
2019	62.06	102^nd	325	68.6%
2021	31.43	243^rd	320	24.1%
2022	62.12	96^th	324	70.4%
2023	53.74	142^nd	327	56.6%
2024	62.12	99^th	318	68.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Crest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	72.93	46^th	252	81.7%
2021	47.28	135^th	258	47.7%

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Rank History for White students at Crest High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	21.82	251^st	296	15.2%
2019	49.23	149^th	306	51.3%
2021	26.27	249^th	302	17.5%
2022	53.65	131^st	307	57.3%
2023	45.75	172^nd	309	44.3%
2024	53.17	121^st	295	59.0%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Crest High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	73	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
1989	82	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
1990	80	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
1991	86	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	88
1992	99	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	103
1993	102	2	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	107
1994	88	3	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	95
1995	93	3	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	101
1996	93	3	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	101
1997	96	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
1998	101	5	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	107
1999	103	4	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	109
2000	102	4	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	108
2001	94	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	98
2002	82	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	85
2003	82	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	85
2004	85	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	86
2005	76	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	80
2006	74	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	78
2007	87	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2008	84	5	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2009	82	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	88
2010	80	2	2	1	0	0	1	0	86
2011	70	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	73
2012	57	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	60
2013	59	0	0	3	1	0	1	0	64
2014	51	0	0	4	1	0	0	0	56
2015	60	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	67
2016	51	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	55
2017	56	0	0	0	1	0	3	0	60
2018	58	0	0	2	0	0	4	0	64
2019	52	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	57
2020	61	0	1	1	0	0	3	0	66
2021	71	0	0	1	0	0	5	0	77
2022	74	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	79
2023	82	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	86

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 Crest High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	75	9.0	8.3	0
1989	82	9.0	9.1	n/a
1990	82	9.1	9.0	0
1991	88	9.0	9.7	n/a
1992	103	8.7	11.8	27.2
1993	107	8.3	12.9	29.9
1994	95	9.6	9.9	28.4
1995	101	9.0	11.2	34.7
1996	101	9.0	11.2	34.7
1997	103	8.6	12.0	37.9
1998	107	8.7	12.3	33.6
1999	109	8.7	12.5	33.9
2000	108	9.2	11.7	43.5
2001	98	8.6	11.4	39.8
2002	85	8.1	10.5	44.7
2003	85	8.1	10.5	44.7
2004	86	8.3	10.4	40.7
2005	80	8.0	10.0	32.9
2006	78	8.0	9.8	39.7
2007	91	10.2	8.9	35.2
2008	91	9.2	9.9	46.2
2009	88	9.0	9.8	44.3
2010	86	8.0	10.7	51.2
2011	73	7.4	9.8	46.6
2012	60	10.5	5.6	43.3
2013	64	8.1	7.9	42.2
2014	56	7.1	7.8	46.4
2015	67	7.0	9.5	41.8
2016	55	7.0	7.8	40
2017	60	5.3	11.2	46.7
2018	64	5.8	10.9	46.9
2019	57	5.2	10.8	45.6
2020	66	5.4	12.1	40.9
2021	77	5.5	14.0	40.3
2022	79	5.7	13.7	31.6
2023	86	5.2	16.3	44.2

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 Crest High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	75	9.0	8.3	0
1989	82	9.0	9.1	n/a
1990	82	9.1	9.0	0
1991	88	9.0	9.7	n/a
1992	103	8.7	11.8	27.2
1993	107	8.3	12.9	29.9
1994	95	9.6	9.9	28.4
1995	101	9.0	11.2	34.7
1996	101	9.0	11.2	34.7
1997	103	8.6	12.0	37.9
1998	107	8.7	12.3	33.6
1999	109	8.7	12.5	33.9
2000	108	9.2	11.7	43.5
2001	98	8.6	11.4	39.8
2002	85	8.1	10.5	44.7
2003	85	8.1	10.5	44.7
2004	86	8.3	10.4	40.7
2005	80	8.0	10.0	32.9
2006	78	8.0	9.8	39.7
2007	91	10.2	8.9	35.2
2008	91	9.2	9.9	46.2
2009	88	9.0	9.8	44.3
2010	86	8.0	10.7	51.2
2011	73	7.4	9.8	46.6
2012	60	10.5	5.6	43.3
2013	64	8.1	7.9	42.2
2014	56	7.1	7.8	46.4
2015	67	7.0	9.5	41.8
2016	55	7.0	7.8	40
2017	60	5.3	11.2	46.7
2018	64	5.8	10.9	46.9
2019	57	5.2	10.8	45.6
2020	66	5.4	12.1	40.9
2021	77	5.5	14.0	40.3
2022	79	5.7	13.7	31.6
2023	86	5.2	16.3	44.2

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 Crest High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$606 (3.3%)	$17,666 (96.7%)	$18,271

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crest 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 102^nd of 325 High schools	Ranks 142^nd of 327 High schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Crest High)	30.8	27.8	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Crest)	30.8	27.8	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Crest High)	21.4	22.2	0.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Crest)	21.4	22.2	0.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Crest High)	41.7	28.6	13.1%
11th Grade Science (Crest)	41.7	28.6	13.1%
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	57	86	50.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	52	82	57.7%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.6%	44.2%	1.4%

Schools Near Crest High

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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
Crest High	Public	9-12	603 E. Broad	Colony	66015	Anderson County	Crest	No	No	No	No	(620) 852-3521	86	5	16.3	44.2%	82 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	62.1	99^th of 318 public high schools	68.9%		53.7	142^nd of 327 public high schools	56.6%	43				33.3	33.3				37.5	37.5		21.0	21.0	$18,271	$606	$17,666
Iola High School Virtual	Public, Virtual	9-12	300 East Jackson	Iola	66749	Allen County	Iola	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 365-4715	11			27.3%	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Iola Senior High	Public	9-12	300 E Jackson	Iola	66749	Allen County	Iola	No	No	No	No	(620) 365-4715	313	24	13.2	50.8%	266 (85.0%)	4 (1.3%)	19 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.7%)	28.5	250^th of 318 public high schools	21.4%		38.9	216^th of 327 public high schools	33.9%	34				21.4	21.4				15.1	15.1		20.2	20.2	$14,095	$107	$13,988
Marmaton Valley Virtual School	Public, Virtual	9-12	128 West Oak Street	Moran	66755	Allen County	Marmaton Valley	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 237-4251	5				4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)
Marmaton Valley High	Public	6-12	140 West Oak Street	Moran	66755	Allen County	Marmaton Valley	No	No	No	No	(620) 237-4251	135	15	9.3	54.8%	117 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.1%)	57.2	115^th of 318 public high schools	63.8%		24	272^nd of 327 public high schools	16.8%	157	26.3	21.4	10.0	41.2	24.3	15.8	14.3	20.0	23.5	18.6	15.8	21.0	18.4	$12,039	$37	$12,001
Southern Coffey County High School	Public	9-12	1010 N Main	Le Roy	66857	Coffey County	LeRoy-Gridley	No	No	No	No	(620) 964-2217	47	6	7.7	53.2%	43 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)								(n/a)												36.4	36.4	$6,192	$211	$5,980
Anderson County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1100 W. Highway 31	Garnett	66032	Anderson County	Garnett	No	No	No	No	(785) 448-3115	426	34	12.6	46.7%	395 (92.7%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.5%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	62.6	95^th of 318 public high schools	70.1%		62.8	103^rd of 327 public high schools	68.5%	8		28.1	15.4	22.9	21.9		31.6	40.0	26.8	32.4	35.4	41.9	38.6	$11,016	$1,758	$9,258
Humboldt High School	Public	9-12	1020 New York St.	Humboldt	66748	Allen County	Humboldt	No	No	No	No	(620) 473-2251	185	14	13.5	49.2%	159 (85.9%)	2 (1.1%)	19 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	45	182^nd of 318 public high schools	42.8%		71.5	66^th of 327 public high schools	79.8%	116				23.1	23.1				15.4	15.4		34.5	34.5	$7,311	$00	$7,311
Humboldt Virtual Education	Public, Virtual	6-12	109 S. 9th St.	Humboldt	66748	Allen County	Humboldt	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 473-5120	326			0.9%	282 (86.5%)	19 (5.8%)	18 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)

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Is Crest High a good school?

Crest High ranks 99^th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Crest High?

Students at Crest High are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Crest High?

Crest High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Crest Elementary

How many students attend Crest High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 86 students attended Crest High.

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