Summary:
The 66097 zip code has only one high school, Jefferson County North High, which serves grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 115 students. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 98th out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 219th out of 318 in 2023-2024, its performance on state assessments is generally below the state average.
Jefferson County North High's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (20%) and Mathematics (8.32%) for 10th grade were significantly lower than the state averages of 27.57% and 21.31%, respectively. However, the school's 11th grade science proficiency rate (34.61%) was higher than the state average of 27.37%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.9, which may suggest smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.
The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, as 34.78% of its students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Despite this, the school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $14,638, which is higher than the state average and may indicate a relatively well-resourced school. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to the school's declining performance and uneven academic achievement, while leveraging its resources to support its economically disadvantaged student population, will be crucial for improving outcomes at Jefferson County North High.
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