Jefferson County North High

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Jefferson County North High ranks 219 th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jefferson County North High is a public high school located in Winchester, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 115 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County North District, which is ranked 191 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson County North High has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a high of 14th out of 325 Kansas high schools in 2018-2019 to 219th out of 318 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments (KAP) is generally below the state average, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 10th-grade proficiency rate in English Language Arts was 20%, compared to the state average of 27.57%. Compared to nearby schools like Jefferson West High and Perry Lecompton High, Jefferson County North High generally underperforms.

Jefferson County North High has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 34.78% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, compared to nearby schools like Jefferson West High (30.23%) and Pleasant Ridge High (32.1%). Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, it is not translating into improved academic outcomes, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the need to evaluate its instructional practices and support systems.

Detail:

Public 9-12

302 5th Street
Winchester, KS 66097

(913) 774-8515

District: Jefferson County North

SchoolDigger Rank:
219^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,638

Feeder schools for Jefferson County North High:

Elementary:

Jefferson County North Elementary/Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 7.9

Number of students: 115

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Hispanic:

2.6%

American Indian:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson County North High ranks worse than 68.9% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), American Indian (2.6%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson County North High is 7.9. (See more...)

Compare Jefferson County North High employs 14.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson County North High is $14,638.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson County North High:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County North High 219^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Jefferson County North High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Jefferson County North:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County North 191^st of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson County North High

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson County North High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	59.86	102^nd	262	61.1%
2007	76.84	50^th	280	82.1%
2008	59.68	116^th	267	56.6%
2009	81.77	24^th	291	91.8%
2010	84.40	11^th	302	96.4%
2011	80.85	25^th	298	91.6%
2012	71.47	67^th	317	78.9%
2013	75.42	52^nd	323	83.9%
2015	90.93	9^th	326	97.2%
2016	75.38	64^th	313	79.6%
2017	53.69	140^th	316	55.7%
2018	65.25	90^th	314	71.3%
2019	88.31	14^th	325	95.7%
2021	86.25	23^rd	320	92.8%
2022	61.99	98^th	324	69.8%
2023	54.33	137^th	327	58.1%
2024	36.39	219^th	318	31.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson County North High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	77.68	33^rd	228	85.5%
2022	31.56	173^rd	223	22.4%
2023	61.53	73^rd	250	70.8%
2024	69.78	45^th	249	81.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson County North High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	85.68	26^th	248	89.5%
2019	94.97	4^th	249	98.4%
2021	74.71	42^nd	250	83.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson County North High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.57	168^th	248	32.3%
2019	64.67	72^nd	252	71.4%

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Rank History for White students at Jefferson County North High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	60.68	97^th	296	67.2%
2019	82.72	28^th	306	90.8%
2021	81.41	35^th	302	88.4%
2022	57.00	111^th	307	63.8%
2023	46.18	171^st	309	44.7%
2024	28.76	227^th	295	23.1%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

An excellent school for your child. I have had two children graduate from Jefferson County North. I have been more than pleased with the school system. It is a wonderful place to raise a child. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Jefferson County North High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	132	0	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	138
1989	120	0	1	1	6	n/a	n/a	128
1990	119	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	124
1991	108	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	111
1992	113	0	0	2	6	n/a	n/a	121
1993	124	0	0	4	4	n/a	n/a	132
1994	126	0	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	133
1995	167	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	169
1996	167	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	169
1997	177	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	178
1998	165	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	166
1999	167	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	167
2000	171	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	171
2001	159	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	159
2002	163	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	164
2003	163	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	164
2004	160	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	161
2005	161	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	163
2006	169	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	172
2007	184	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	185
2008	174	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	175
2009	177	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	177
2010	163	1	0	0	0	0	4	168
2011	151	2	0	0	0	0	5	158
2012	140	1	0	0	0	0	5	146
2013	136	0	0	0	0	0	6	142
2014	131	0	0	0	0	0	5	136
2015	126	0	1	2	0	0	4	133
2016	127	0	0	1	0	0	7	135
2017	128	0	0	1	0	0	7	136
2018	126	2	0	1	0	0	10	139
2019	127	0	0	1	0	0	9	137
2020	126	0	0	1	0	0	6	133
2021	134	0	0	3	2	0	4	143
2022	121	0	0	5	2	0	2	130
2023	107	0	0	3	3	0	2	115

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 Jefferson County North High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	138	13.0	10.6	0
1989	128	13.0	9.8	n/a
1990	124	12.9	9.6	0
1991	111	12.6	8.8	n/a
1992	121	13.1	9.2	20.7
1993	132	13.0	10.2	12.9
1994	133	13.1	10.2	15.8
1995	169	14.0	12.1	21.9
1996	169	14.0	12.1	21.9
1997	178	15.0	11.9	26.4
1998	166	14.1	11.8	27.1
1999	167	15.0	11.1	24
2000	171	13.5	12.7	21.1
2001	159	14.3	11.1	25.2
2002	164	13.0	12.6	26.2
2003	164	13.0	12.6	26.2
2004	161	14.7	11.0	20.5
2005	163	14.7	11.1	22.1
2006	172	13.2	13.0	23.8
2007	185	14.0	13.2	21.1
2008	175	10.7	16.4	25.7
2009	177	12.3	14.4	25.4
2010	168	11.3	14.8	23.2
2011	158	10.5	15.0	26.6
2012	146	17.3	8.4	33.6
2013	142	15.4	9.2	32.4
2014	136	15.0	9.0	38.2
2015	133	15.0	8.8	32.3
2016	135	14.0	9.6	31.1
2017	136	11.5	11.8	35.3
2018	139	12.6	11.0	36.7
2019	137	12.5	10.9	36.5
2020	133	13.8	9.6	27.1
2021	143	15.3	9.3	30.8
2022	130	15.3	8.4	28.5
2023	115	14.5	7.9	34.8

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 Jefferson County North High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	138	13.0	10.6	0
1989	128	13.0	9.8	n/a
1990	124	12.9	9.6	0
1991	111	12.6	8.8	n/a
1992	121	13.1	9.2	20.7
1993	132	13.0	10.2	12.9
1994	133	13.1	10.2	15.8
1995	169	14.0	12.1	21.9
1996	169	14.0	12.1	21.9
1997	178	15.0	11.9	26.4
1998	166	14.1	11.8	27.1
1999	167	15.0	11.1	24
2000	171	13.5	12.7	21.1
2001	159	14.3	11.1	25.2
2002	164	13.0	12.6	26.2
2003	164	13.0	12.6	26.2
2004	161	14.7	11.0	20.5
2005	163	14.7	11.1	22.1
2006	172	13.2	13.0	23.8
2007	185	14.0	13.2	21.1
2008	175	10.7	16.4	25.7
2009	177	12.3	14.4	25.4
2010	168	11.3	14.8	23.2
2011	158	10.5	15.0	26.6
2012	146	17.3	8.4	33.6
2013	142	15.4	9.2	32.4
2014	136	15.0	9.0	38.2
2015	133	15.0	8.8	32.3
2016	135	14.0	9.6	31.1
2017	136	11.5	11.8	35.3
2018	139	12.6	11.0	36.7
2019	137	12.5	10.9	36.5
2020	133	13.8	9.6	27.1
2021	143	15.3	9.3	30.8
2022	130	15.3	8.4	28.5
2023	115	14.5	7.9	34.8

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 Jefferson County North High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,787 (12.2%)	$12,851 (87.8%)	$14,638

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson County North High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 14^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 137^th of 327 High schools	37.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County North High)	40	32.1	7.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County North)	40	32.1	7.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County North High)	33.3	21.4	11.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County North)	33.3	21.4	11.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Jefferson County North High)	57.6	25.6	31.9%
11th Grade Science (Jefferson County North)	57.6	25.6	31.9%
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	137	115	16.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	127	107	15.7%
Two or More Races	9	2	77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.5%	34.8%	1.7%

Schools Near Jefferson County North 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 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	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
Jefferson County North High	Public	9-12	302 5th Street	Winchester	66097	Jefferson County	Jefferson County North	No	No	No	No	(913) 774-8515	115	15	7.9	34.8%	107 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	36.4	219^th of 318 public high schools	31.1%		54.3	137^th of 327 public high schools	58.1%	82			20.0	20.0			8.3	8.3		34.6	34.6	$14,638	$1,787	$12,851
Oskaloosa Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	404 Park Street	Oskaloosa	66066	Jefferson County	Oskaloosa Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 863-2281	260	21	12.3	48.5%	235 (90.4%)	3 (1.2%)	8 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.4%)	29.1	247^th of 318 public high schools	22.3%		41.8	198^th of 327 public high schools	39.4%	49	18.4	13.5	13.2	14.8	44.7	15.4	15.8	24.2	21.1	26.7	23.7	$13,237	$685	$12,552
McLouth High	Public	9-12	217 Summit Street	Mc Louth	66054	Jefferson County	McLouth	No	No	No	No	(913) 796-6122	124	10	12.7	41.9%	111 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.3%)	16.8	286^th of 318 public high schools	10.1%		44.2	178^th of 327 public high schools	45.6%	108			22.2	22.2			5.6	5.6		11.1	11.1	$12,119	$2,418	$9,701
Valley Falls High	Public	9-12	601 Elm Street	Valley Falls	66088	Jefferson County	Valley Falls	No	No	No	No	(785) 945-3229	116	10	11.9	36.2%	102 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)	54.3	133^rd of 318 public high schools	58.2%		40.2	207^th of 327 public high schools	36.7%	74			25.8	25.8			22.6	22.6		33.3	33.3	$12,064	$566	$11,498
Pleasant Ridge High	Public	9-12	32500 Easton Road	Easton	66020	Leavenworth County	Easton	No	No	No	No	(913) 651-5556	162	16	9.9	32.1%	146 (90.1%)	2 (1.2%)	7 (4.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	79.2	44^th of 318 public high schools	86.2%		78.4	45^th of 327 public high schools	86.2%	1			36.6	36.6			29.3	29.3		41.9	41.9	$10,680	$2,150	$8,530
Atchison County Community Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	908 Tiger Road	Effingham	66023	Atchison County	Atchison County Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(913) 833-2240	264	21	12.5	46.6%	247 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	23.3	262^nd of 318 public high schools	17.6%		28.4	253^rd of 327 public high schools	22.6%	9	47.4	26.3	13.0	27.9	23.7	10.5	15.2	16.4	18.4	21.4	20.0	$13,098	$612	$12,487
Tonganoxie High	Public	9-12	404 E Hwy 24-40	Tonganoxie	66086	Leavenworth County	Tonganoxie	No	No	No	No	(913) 416-1460	642	47	13.5	26.8%	537 (83.6%)	5 (0.8%)	57 (8.9%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.5%)	51	152^nd of 318 public high schools	52.2%		38.3	220^th of 327 public high schools	32.7%	68			22.7	22.7			23.9	23.9		31.8	31.8	$9,810	$527	$9,283
Jefferson West High	Public	9-12	619 Condray St	Meriden	66512	Jefferson County	Jefferson West	No	No	No	No	(785) 484-3331	258	20	12.8	30.2%	230 (89.1%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.0%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	60.8	106^th of 318 public high schools	66.7%		73.8	58^th of 327 public high schools	82.3%	48			29.0	29.0			16.1	16.1		47.5	47.5	$13,746	$277	$13,470
Perry Lecompton High	Public	9-12	404 Lecompton Rd	Perry	66073	Jefferson County	Perry Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 597-5124	279	17	16.3	35.8%	241 (86.4%)	2 (0.7%)	21 (7.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	55.9	124^th of 318 public high schools	61.0%		66.6	88^th of 327 public high schools	73.1%	36			29.3	29.3			24.0	24.0		29.6	29.6	$11,813	$39	$11,774
Atchison High School	Public	9-12	1500 W. Riley St	Atchison	66002	Atchison County	Atchison Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(913) 367-4162	429	36	12.0	56.4%	315 (73.4%)	45 (10.5%)	20 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.8%)	32.7	235^th of 318 public high schools	26.1%		42.1	193^rd of 327 public high schools	41.0%	42			23.8	23.8			11.1	11.1		25.5	25.5	$10,437	$40	$10,397

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson County North High

Is Jefferson County North High a good school?

Jefferson County North High ranks 219^th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Jefferson County North High?

Jefferson County North High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jefferson County North Elementary/Middle

What district is Jefferson County North High in?

Jefferson County North

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson County North High?

Students at Jefferson County North High are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Jefferson County North High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 115 students attended Jefferson County North High.

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