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Humboldt School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,000 students in Humboldt School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Humboldt School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
1,000 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Humboldt School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
22%
# Black Students
17 Students
31,245 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
856 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
86%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
33
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
52
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
44
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
151
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
92
2,461
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,374 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,450 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,374
$16,276
Spending / Student
$10,450
$17,192
Best Humboldt School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Humboldt Virtual Education
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 S. 9th St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-5120
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-5120
Grades: 6-12
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Humboldt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Central St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2461
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 New York St.
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2251
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #44.
Humboldt Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Bridge Street
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Humboldt, KS 66748
(620) 473-3348
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Humboldt School District?
Humboldt School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,000 students.
What is the rank of Humboldt School District?
Humboldt School District is ranked #258 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt School District?
86% of Humboldt School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Humboldt School District?
Humboldt School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Humboldt School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,450 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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