Is Jackson Heights High School and Middle School a good school?

Jackson Heights High School and Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Kansas high schools.

How many students attend Jackson Heights High School and Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 220 students attended Jackson Heights High School and Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Heights High School and Middle School?

Students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School are 91% White, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Jackson Heights High School and Middle School?

Jackson Heights High School and Middle School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Jackson Heights Elementary School

Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Summary:

Jackson Heights High School and Middle School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Holton, Kansas, with 176 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 9-11. The school is part of the North Jackson school district, which is ranked 159 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance has been mixed, with a 5-star rating in the 2021-2022 school year but a drop to a 1-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year, ranking 240 out of 318 Kansas high schools. Its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state and district averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students and White students outperforming female students and low socioeconomic status students. Despite the relatively low academic performance, the school spends more per student ($16,443 in 2018-2019) than some nearby schools, such as Royal Valley High ($13,445) and Valley Falls High ($12,064).

The school's proximity to higher-performing schools, such as Holton High, presents both challenges and opportunities for Jackson Heights High School and Middle School. The school's leadership and the North Jackson district may need to closely examine the root causes of the school's performance issues and develop targeted strategies to improve its overall academic achievement and equity.

Detail:

Public 7-12

12719 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436

(785) 364-2195

District: North Jackson

SchoolDigger Rank:
240^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,443

Feeder schools for Jackson Heights High School and Middle School:

Elementary:

Jackson Heights Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 220

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

American Indian:

3.2%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jackson Heights High School and Middle School ranks worse than 53.9% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.89. (See more...)

Compare Details Jackson Heights High School and Middle School ranks worse than 75.5% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.65. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), American Indian (3.2%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Jackson Heights High School and Middle School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School is $16,443.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson Heights High School and Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Heights High School and Middle School 195^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Jackson Heights High School and Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Heights High School and Middle School 240^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Jackson Heights High School and Middle School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

North Jackson:

SchoolDigger ranks North Jackson 159^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2010	25.09	271^st	316	14.2%
2011	64.71	108^th	320	66.3%
2012	52.06	208^th	342	39.2%
2013	54.19	200^th	355	43.7%
2015	49.77	164^th	368	55.4%
2016	49.29	152^nd	343	55.7%
2017	37.10	224^th	358	37.4%
2018	68.05	75^th	350	78.6%
2019	72.24	67^th	368	81.8%
2021	41.97	208^th	367	43.3%
2022	28.97	272^nd	368	26.1%
2023	53.41	123^rd	362	66.0%
2024	41.89	195^th	362	46.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2021	41.84	157^th	275	42.9%
2022	30.01	210^th	270	22.2%
2023	61.07	74^th	300	75.3%
2024	37.62	188^th	296	36.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	67.76	70^th	294	76.2%
2021	38.84	193^rd	313	38.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	62.61	77^th	280	72.5%
2019	62.92	85^th	301	71.8%
2021	51.57	128^th	308	58.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	65.45	75^th	333	77.5%
2019	70.28	66^th	344	80.8%
2021	35.11	231^st	349	33.8%
2022	24.01	289^th	349	17.2%
2023	50.55	144^th	349	58.7%
2024	39.30	200^th	347	42.4%

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

Rank History for Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

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Rank History for all high school students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2011	50.62	176^th	298	40.9%
2012	60.26	154^th	317	51.4%
2013	61.25	136^th	323	57.9%
2015	44.10	190^th	326	41.7%
2016	27.89	232^nd	313	25.9%
2017	61.72	105^th	316	66.8%
2018	61.68	110^th	314	65.0%
2019	56.80	126^th	325	61.2%
2021	70.30	69^th	320	78.4%
2022	83.35	33^rd	324	89.8%
2023	37.29	222^nd	327	32.1%
2024	30.65	240^th	318	24.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.57	238^th	250	4.8%
2024	38.22	167^th	249	32.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	31.66	178^th	248	28.2%
2019	35.04	173^rd	249	30.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	81.35	36^th	248	85.5%
2021	60.56	85^th	258	67.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	51.44	135^th	296	54.4%
2019	59.30	105^th	306	65.7%
2021	71.20	61^st	302	79.8%
2022	86.21	19^th	307	93.8%
2023	34.24	217^th	309	29.8%
2024	26.85	236^th	295	20.0%

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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 Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2010	163	0	0	9	6	0	178
2011	185	0	0	5	8	0	198
2012	169	0	0	7	9	0	185
2013	174	0	0	5	6	0	185
2014	186	0	0	4	8	0	198
2015	190	0	0	5	4	1	200
2016	170	0	0	5	5	1	181
2017	166	0	0	5	4	2	177
2018	170	1	0	6	5	3	185
2019	152	1	0	3	4	3	163
2020	155	1	1	2	5	4	168
2021	141	1	0	1	5	3	151
2022	154	3	0	3	6	6	172
2023	153	5	0	4	8	6	176
2024	201	4	0	2	7	6	220

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 Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	178	17.5	10.1	35.4
2011	198	16.3	12.1	38.4
2012	185	17.0	10.8	27
2013	185	18.0	10.2	33
2014	198	19.1	10.3	31.8
2015	200	19.0	10.5	39.5
2016	181	18.0	10.0	42
2017	177	17.6	10.0	41.2
2018	185	15.1	12.2	37.8
2019	163	15.9	10.2	33.7
2020	168	15.3	10.9	35.7
2021	151	14.1	10.7	39.1
2022	172	16.3	10.5	42.4
2023	176	18.5	9.4	42
2024	220	16.0	13.7	49.5

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 Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	178	17.5	10.1	35.4
2011	198	16.3	12.1	38.4
2012	185	17.0	10.8	27
2013	185	18.0	10.2	33
2014	198	19.1	10.3	31.8
2015	200	19.0	10.5	39.5
2016	181	18.0	10.0	42
2017	177	17.6	10.0	41.2
2018	185	15.1	12.2	37.8
2019	163	15.9	10.2	33.7
2020	168	15.3	10.9	35.7
2021	151	14.1	10.7	39.1
2022	172	16.3	10.5	42.4
2023	176	18.5	9.4	42
2024	220	16.0	13.7	49.5

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 Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$575 (3.5%)	$15,869 (96.5%)	$16,443

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson Heights High School and Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 67^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 123^rd of 362 Middle schools	15.8%
Ranks 126^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 222^nd of 327 High schools	29.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)	40	52.9	12.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Jackson)	40	52.9	12.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)	40	29.4	10.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Jackson)	40	29.4	10.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)	44	28	16%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Jackson)	44	28	16%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)	20	8	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Jackson)	20	8	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)	36	16	20%
8th Grade Science (North Jackson)	36	16	20%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)	26.3	16.7	9.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Jackson)	26.3	16.7	9.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)	15.8	10	5.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Jackson)	15.8	10	5.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Jackson Heights High School and Middle School)	50	35.3	14.7%
11th Grade Science (North Jackson)	50	35.3	14.7%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	163	176	8%
African American	1	5	400%
American Indian	4	8	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	152	153	0.7%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.7%	42%	8.3%

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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
Jackson Heights High School and Middle School	Public	7-12	12719 266th Road	Holton	66436	Jackson County	North Jackson	No	No	No	No	(785) 364-2195	220	16	13.7	49.5%	201 (91.4%)	4 (1.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	30.7	240^th of 318 public high schools	24.5%		37.3	222^nd of 327 public high schools	32.1%	18	32.3	22.7	30.8	28.1	22.6	11.4	12.8	14.9	22.7	10.0	16.7	$16,443	$575	$15,869
Holton High	Public	9-12	901 New York	Holton	66436	Jackson County	Holton	No	No	No	No	(785) 364-2181	324	27	11.8	34.9%	264 (81.5%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.4%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.0%)	91.2	17^th of 318 public high schools	94.7%		88	17^th of 327 public high schools	94.8%				48.8	48.8			32.1	32.1		50.5	50.5	$15,517	$468	$15,049
Fresh Start (Virtual)	Public, Virtual	12	501 Dakota	Holton	66436	Jackson County	Holton	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(785) 364-5664	58	1	58.0		33 (56.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (20.7%)	1 (1.7%)	4 (6.9%)								(n/a)
Horton High	Public	9-12	1120 First Ave East	Horton	66439	Brown County	South Brown County	No	No	No	No	(785) 486-2151	160	14	11.7	58.1%	104 (65.0%)	1 (0.6%)	16 (10.0%)	1 (0.6%)	30 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)	50	157^th of 318 public high schools	50.6%		14.6	298^th of 327 public high schools	8.9%	141			25.0	25.0			19.4	19.4		33.3	33.3	$14,170	$850	$13,320
Atchison County Community Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	908 Tiger Road	Effingham	66023	Atchison County	Atchison County Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(913) 833-2240	258	24	10.7	40.7%	239 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	23.3	262^nd of 318 public high schools	17.6%		28.4	253^rd of 327 public high schools	22.6%	9	47.4	26.3	13.0	27.9	23.7	10.5	15.2	16.4	18.4	21.4	20.0	$13,098	$612	$12,487
Royal Valley High	Public	9-12	101 E 1st	Hoyt	66440	Jackson County	Royal Valley	No	No	No	No	(785) 986-6251	229	22	10.4	35.8%	142 (62.0%)	2 (0.9%)	25 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.4%)	74.6	55^th of 318 public high schools	82.7%		72.2	63^rd of 327 public high schools	80.7%	8			36.5	36.5			30.8	30.8		34.5	34.5	$13,445	$1,071	$12,374
Valley Falls High	Public	9-12	601 Elm Street	Valley Falls	66088	Jefferson County	Valley Falls	No	No	No	No	(785) 945-3229	128	9	13.6	35.2%	114 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.1%)	54.3	133^rd of 318 public high schools	58.2%		40.2	207^th of 327 public high schools	36.7%	74			25.8	25.8			22.6	22.6		33.3	33.3	$12,064	$566	$11,498

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