Serving 124 students in grades 9-12, Northern Heights ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern Heights's student population of 124 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern Heights 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 Northern Heights is 0.15, 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
#651 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Heights's ranking?
Northern Heights is ranked #651 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Heights?
The graduation rate of Northern Heights is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Northern Heights?
124 students attend Northern Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Northern Heights students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Heights?
Northern Heights has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Heights offer ?
Northern Heights offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northern Heights part of?
Northern Heights is part of North Lyon County School District.
School Reviews
5 3/10/2018
I think this is a great school to attend. I enjoyed everyday of high school and every single teacher has helped me to succeed after high school.
2 9/1/2015
I have found that if you are not into sports than you get left out in the cold. Even the teachers make it difficult for non-sports playing children to attend school there. I have never seen anything like it before in my whole life.
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