Summary:
The Jefferson County North High is the sole high school serving grades 9-12 in the Jefferson County North district in Kansas. With a total enrollment of 115 students, the school has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 98th out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 219th out of 318 in 2023-2024.
Academically, Jefferson County North High struggles to meet state averages, with proficiency rates well below the Kansas benchmarks in subjects like mathematics and English language arts. For example, the school's 10th-grade math proficiency rate was just 8.32% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 21.31%. Similarly, the school's science proficiency rates, while higher than other subjects, still lag behind the state average. Despite relatively high spending per student ($14,638) and a low student-teacher ratio (7.9), the school's academic performance does not seem to align with these resources.
The school's socioeconomic factors, such as a free/reduced lunch rate of 34.78%, may be contributing to the academic challenges. Further investigation into the school's practices, curriculum, and support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds could provide valuable insights to help address these issues and improve outcomes for the students of Jefferson County North High.
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