Best Public Schools in Zip Code 66833

Summary:

The 66833 zip code is home to a single high school, Northern Heights, which has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance and is ranked among the top 12% of high schools in Kansas. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Northern Heights outperforms both its district, North Lyon County, and the state of Kansas in key metrics such as English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates for 10th-grade students.

Northern Heights boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.6, which likely contributes to its academic success by allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $15,449 for the 2018-2019 school year is higher than the state average, suggesting a commitment to providing quality resources and programs. Despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 37% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Northern Heights has maintained its strong performance and ranking over the past three school years.

Overall, Northern Heights stands out as a high-performing school in the 66833 zip code, consistently delivering strong academic outcomes for its diverse student population. The school's combination of high rankings, academic proficiency, and resource allocation suggests that it is well-positioned to continue serving as a model of excellence for other schools in the region.

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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 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northern Heights	Public	9-12	1208 Hwy 56	Allen	66833	Lyon County	North Lyon County	No	No	No	No	(620) 481-2087	105	15	7.1	41.9%	95 (90.5%)	1 (1.0%)	5 (4.8%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	81.2	39^th of 318 public high schools	87.7%		51.5	152^nd of 327 public high schools	53.5%	113	36.7	36.7	33.3	33.3	40.0	40.0	$15,449	$1,337	$14,112

Cities Near Zip Code 66833

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Allen	5.73 mi	1	20^th
Americus	9.22 mi	1	121^st
Council Grove	12.2 mi	3	110^th
Emporia	14.54 mi	9	286^th
Alta Vista	19.86 mi	1	55^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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