Axtell High

Summary:

Axtell High is a small public high school in Axtell, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with just 44 students. Despite its small size, this school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking 5th out of 318 Kansas high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Axtell High's academic excellence is evident across all subjects, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the Prairie Hills school district and the state of Kansas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 53.84% of Axtell High students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 40.7% in Prairie Hills and 33.55% statewide. In Mathematics, 46.14% of Axtell High students were proficient or better, compared to 42.1% in Prairie Hills and 31.6% statewide. The school's exceptional performance extends to Science as well, with 45.45% of students proficient or better, compared to 43.19% in Prairie Hills and 32.28% statewide.

Axtell High's academic success is further highlighted by its small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.5 to 9.1 over the past few years, and its relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, between 25% and 32.5%. Compared to nearby schools like Frankfort High and Centralia High, both part of the Vermillion school district, Axtell High significantly outperforms them in academic measures. Even Nemaha Central High School, located just 10 miles away, cannot match Axtell High's exceptional ranking and performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403

(785) 736-2237

District: Prairie Hills

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,943

Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Number of students: 47

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.7%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Axtell High ranks better than 98.4% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Axtell High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.7%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Axtell High is 8.8. (See more...)

Compare Axtell High employs 5.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Axtell High is $11,943.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Axtell High:

SchoolDigger ranks Axtell High 5^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Axtell High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Prairie Hills:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Hills 38^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Axtell High

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Rank History for all students at Axtell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2012	70.80	75^th	317	76.3%
2013	73.81	66^th	323	79.6%
2015	80.56	30^th	326	90.8%
2016	53.44	142^nd	313	54.6%
2017	13.10	285^th	316	9.8%
2018	72.71	61^st	314	80.6%
2022	90.62	11^th	324	96.6%
2023	97.67	4^th	327	98.8%
2024	95.92	5^th	318	98.4%

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Rank History for White students at Axtell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	72.36	50^th	296	83.1%
2023	93.21	7^th	309	97.7%
2024	93.30	9^th	295	96.9%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Axtell High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2011	86	0	0	1	2	89
2012	101	1	0	1	0	103
2013	117	2	1	1	0	121
2014	108	2	0	1	0	111
2015	61	1	0	0	0	62
2016	62	1	0	0	0	63
2017	52	2	0	1	0	55
2018	45	2	0	1	1	49
2019	40	1	0	0	0	41
2020	40	1	0	1	0	42
2021	37	0	0	1	2	40
2022	40	0	0	2	1	43
2023	43	0	0	0	1	44
2024	45	0	0	2	0	47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Axtell High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	89	8.6	10.3	36
2012	103	9.4	10.8	44.7
2013	121	10.3	11.7	40.5
2014	111	10.9	10.1	33.3
2015	62	7.0	8.8	27.4
2016	63	7.0	9.0	25.4
2017	55	7.0	7.8	29.1
2018	49	6.5	7.5	26.5
2019	41	6.8	6.0	29.3
2020	42	6.2	6.7	28.6
2021	40	6.1	6.5	32.5
2022	43	5.4	7.9	27.9
2023	44	4.8	9.1	25
2024	47	5.3	8.8	34

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Axtell High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	89	8.6	10.3	36
2012	103	9.4	10.8	44.7
2013	121	10.3	11.7	40.5
2014	111	10.9	10.1	33.3
2015	62	7.0	8.8	27.4
2016	63	7.0	9.0	25.4
2017	55	7.0	7.8	29.1
2018	49	6.5	7.5	26.5
2019	41	6.8	6.0	29.3
2020	42	6.2	6.7	28.6
2021	40	6.1	6.5	32.5
2022	43	5.4	7.9	27.9
2023	44	4.8	9.1	25
2024	47	5.3	8.8	34

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Axtell High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$319 (2.7%)	$11,624 (97.3%)	$11,943

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Axtell High

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	41	44	7.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	40	43	7.5%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.3%	25%	4.3%

Schools Near Axtell High

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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 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Axtell High	Public	9-12	504 Pine Street	Axtell	66403	Marshall County	Prairie Hills	No	No	No	No	(785) 736-2237	47	5	8.8	34.0%	45 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95.9	5^th of 318 public high schools	98.4%		97.7	4^th of 327 public high schools	98.8%	1			53.8	53.8			46.1	46.1		45.5	45.5	$11,943	$319	$11,624
Nemaha Central High School	Public	9-12	214 N. 11th	Seneca	66538	Nemaha County	Nemaha Central	No	No	No	No	(785) 336-3557	224	19	11.5	16.1%	212 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	95.8	7^th of 318 public high schools	97.8%		85.1	22^nd of 327 public high schools	93.3%	15			44.2	44.2			49.0	49.0		51.0	51.0	$13,264	$499	$12,765
Centralia High	Public	7-12	507 John Riggins Ave	Centralia	66415	Nemaha County	Vermillion	No	No	No	No	(785) 857-3324	135	14	10.0	31.1%	125 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	36.5	217^th of 318 public high schools	31.8%		52.1	149^th of 327 public high schools	54.4%	68	66.7	42.9	26.9	44.9	54.2	23.3	15.4	30.0	13.3	22.2	16.7	$11,727	$520	$11,207
Frankfort High	Public	7-12	604 N Kansas	Frankfort	66427	Marshall County	Vermillion	No	No	No	No	(785) 292-4486	121	13	9.5	28.1%	116 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	85.6	30^th of 318 public high schools	90.6%		40.9	202^nd of 327 public high schools	38.2%	172	30.0	47.6	37.5	38.6	50.0	38.1	43.8	43.9	38.1	39.1	38.6	$11,598	$378	$11,220

Frequently Asked Questions about Axtell High

What is the racial makeup of Axtell High?

Students at Axtell High are 96% White, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Axtell High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 47 students attended Axtell High.

What district is Axtell High in?

Prairie Hills

Is Axtell High a good school?

Yes! Axtell High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 318 Kansas high schools.

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