Serving 176 students in grades 7-12, Jackson Heights High School And Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School's student population of 176 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Heights High School And Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Heights High School And Middle School's ranking?
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School is ranked #959 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Jackson Heights High School And Middle School often compared to?
Jackson Heights High School And Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson Heights High School And Middle School?
The graduation rate of Jackson Heights High School And Middle School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Jackson Heights High School And Middle School?
176 students attend Jackson Heights High School And Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Jackson Heights High School And Middle School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Heights High School And Middle School?
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jackson Heights High School And Middle School offer ?
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Jackson Heights High School And Middle School part of?
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School is part of North Jackson School District.
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