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Nickerson High

Summary:

Nickerson High is a public high school located in Nickerson, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 279 students. The school is part of the Nickerson school district, which is ranked 214 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nickerson High has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.12% of Nickerson High students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.55%. Similarly, only 17.45% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 128 out of 324 high schools in 2021-2022 to 261 out of 318 high schools in 2023-2024. Nickerson High's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as female and male students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Nearby schools, such as Inman Junior/Senior High School and Little River High, outperform Nickerson High in academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates in core subjects. This suggests that Nickerson High may benefit from understanding the factors contributing to the success of these higher-performing schools, as well as addressing the unique needs of its own student population, in order to drive academic improvement and better prepare students for the future.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 305 S. Nickerson
       Nickerson, KS  67561

(620) 422-3226

District: Nickerson

SchoolDigger Rank:
261st of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,225 Help


Feeder schools for Nickerson High:

Elementary:    Nickerson Elementary
    South Hutchinson Elementary
Middle:    Reno Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  293

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.6%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nickerson High ranks worse than 82.1% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.48. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nickerson High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.6%), Hispanic (10.2%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nickerson High is 14.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nickerson High is $13,225.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nickerson High:

SchoolDigger ranks Nickerson High 261st of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Nickerson High in the ranking list.)

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Nickerson:

SchoolDigger ranks Nickerson 214th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nickerson High

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Rank History for all students at Nickerson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.30 95th 262 63.7%
2007 66.11 94th 280 66.4%
2008 51.93 150th 267 43.8%
2009 56.22 149th 291 48.8%
2010 63.84 108th 302 64.2%
2011 50.72 175th 298 41.3%
2012 48.74 218th 317 31.2%
2013 38.83 251st 323 22.3%
2015 34.98 248th 326 23.9%
2016 28.16 231st 313 26.2%
2017 46.84 161st 316 49.1%
2018 27.57 243rd 314 22.6%
2019 20.24 277th 325 14.8%
2021 16.06 282nd 320 11.9%
2022 56.91 128th 324 60.5%
2023 37.14 224th 327 31.5%
2024 23.48 261st 318 17.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nickerson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.44 99th 115 13.9%
2022 37.73 62nd 117 47.0%
2023 76.50 15th 122 87.7%
2024 89.19 9th 124 92.7%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nickerson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.07 117th 228 48.7%
2019 47.16 111th 229 51.5%
2021 23.98 175th 213 17.8%
2022 86.34 14th 223 93.7%
2023 55.24 92nd 250 63.2%
2024 32.22 188th 249 24.5%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Nickerson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.45 179th 248 27.8%
2019 12.10 233rd 249 6.4%
2021 16.24 223rd 250 10.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nickerson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.44 99th 115 13.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Nickerson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.02 200th 248 19.4%
2019 28.81 189th 252 25.0%
2021 17.02 228th 258 11.6%
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Rank History for White students at Nickerson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.27 249th 296 15.9%
2019 18.49 275th 306 10.1%
2021 11.67 289th 302 4.3%
2022 46.96 158th 307 48.5%
2023 22.90 260th 309 15.9%
2024 18.43 265th 295 10.2%
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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 Nickerson High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 438 4 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1989 413 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1990 376 5 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1991 393 2 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1992 411 2 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 420
1993 435 2 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 451
1994 440 4 1 14 2 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 441 7 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1996 441 7 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1997 443 4 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1998 426 7 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1999 443 2 2 17 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2000 429 1 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2001 379 2 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2002 361 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2003 361 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2004 306 4 1 6 0 n/a n/a 1 318
2005 295 4 1 5 0 n/a n/a 4 309
2006 297 8 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2007 301 8 5 12 0 n/a n/a 2 328
2008 306 9 2 18 2 n/a n/a 0 337
2009 286 6 5 32 6 n/a n/a 0 335
2010 261 3 2 33 1 2 14 0 316
2011 260 1 2 29 1 0 12 0 305
2012 237 1 1 29 1 0 13 0 282
2013 249 2 2 29 2 1 13 0 298
2014 257 4 2 36 1 1 11 0 312
2015 259 6 2 29 0 1 14 0 311
2016 273 5 2 32 2 1 17 0 332
2017 278 8 0 36 2 0 14 0 338
2018 286 5 0 32 3 0 11 0 337
2019 266 5 1 30 4 0 11 0 317
2020 274 6 1 31 2 0 9 0 323
2021 283 10 1 28 2 0 9 0 333
2022 252 5 1 24 1 0 14 0 297
2023 235 6 1 25 1 1 10 0 279
2024 245 5 1 30 1 0 11 0 293

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 Nickerson High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 450 30.0 15.0 0
1989 424 33.0 12.8 n/a
1990 395 28.7 13.7 0
1991 406 29.2 13.9 n/a
1992 420 29.2 14.3 22.6
1993 451 29.2 15.4 12.9
1994 461 30.0 15.4 18.2
1995 469 30.0 15.6 28.4
1996 469 30.0 15.6 28.4
1997 464 29.6 15.7 26.5
1998 450 33.1 13.6 28.7
1999 465 32.5 14.3 30.3
2000 444 33.0 13.5 25.5
2001 390 30.2 12.9 30
2002 370 30.6 12.1 33.2
2003 370 30.6 12.1 33.2
2004 318 27.4 11.6 30.6
2005 309 28.9 10.7 35.7
2006 313 31.7 9.9 43.1
2007 328 34.0 9.6 41.7
2008 337 23.4 14.4 47.2
2009 335 29.5 11.4 47.8
2010 316 21.2 14.9 50.3
2011 305 19.4 15.7 50.8
2012 282 47.2 5.9 51.8
2013 298 22.7 13.1 58.4
2014 312 25.7 12.1 57.7
2015 311 25.0 12.4 49.5
2016 332 28.0 11.8 51.5
2017 338 27.8 12.1 50.3
2018 337 24.6 13.6 51.3
2019 317 24.1 13.1 49.8
2020 323 24.1 13.4 49.5
2021 333 25.1 13.2 50.2
2022 297 24.6 12.0 40.7
2023 279 24.1 11.5 60.9
2024 293 20.6 14.2 50.9

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 Nickerson High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 450 30.0 15.0 0
1989 424 33.0 12.8 n/a
1990 395 28.7 13.7 0
1991 406 29.2 13.9 n/a
1992 420 29.2 14.3 22.6
1993 451 29.2 15.4 12.9
1994 461 30.0 15.4 18.2
1995 469 30.0 15.6 28.4
1996 469 30.0 15.6 28.4
1997 464 29.6 15.7 26.5
1998 450 33.1 13.6 28.7
1999 465 32.5 14.3 30.3
2000 444 33.0 13.5 25.5
2001 390 30.2 12.9 30
2002 370 30.6 12.1 33.2
2003 370 30.6 12.1 33.2
2004 318 27.4 11.6 30.6
2005 309 28.9 10.7 35.7
2006 313 31.7 9.9 43.1
2007 328 34.0 9.6 41.7
2008 337 23.4 14.4 47.2
2009 335 29.5 11.4 47.8
2010 316 21.2 14.9 50.3
2011 305 19.4 15.7 50.8
2012 282 47.2 5.9 51.8
2013 298 22.7 13.1 58.4
2014 312 25.7 12.1 57.7
2015 311 25.0 12.4 49.5
2016 332 28.0 11.8 51.5
2017 338 27.8 12.1 50.3
2018 337 24.6 13.6 51.3
2019 317 24.1 13.1 49.8
2020 323 24.1 13.4 49.5
2021 333 25.1 13.2 50.2
2022 297 24.6 12.0 40.7
2023 279 24.1 11.5 60.9
2024 293 20.6 14.2 50.9

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 Nickerson High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $921 (7.0%) $12,304 (93.0%) $13,225

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nickerson 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 277th of 325 High schoolsRanks 224th of 327 High schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Nickerson High)22.417.9
 4.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Nickerson)22.518.8
 3.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Nickerson High)9.219.1
 9.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Nickerson)8.817.3
 8.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Nickerson High)16.725.7
 9%
   11th Grade Science (Nickerson)18.824.2
 5.5%
   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 Students317279
 12%
African American56
 20%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian11
Hispanic3025
 16.7%
Pacific Islander01
White266235
 11.7%
Two or More Races1110
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.8%60.9%
 11.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nickerson High

Students at Nickerson High are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Nickerson High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Nickerson Elementary
Elementary : South Hutchinson Elementary
Middle : Reno Valley Middle School

Nickerson High ranks in the bottom 17.9% of Kansas high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 293 students attended Nickerson High.


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