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Natoma High (6-12)

Summary:

Natoma High (6-12) is a small public high school in Natoma, Kansas, serving grades 6-12 with a student population of just 59. The school's racial makeup is predominantly White, with a growing Hispanic student population. However, Natoma High has consistently underperformed the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, and lags behind the nearby Plainville High in academic metrics.

Despite its academic challenges, Natoma High serves a student population with significant socioeconomic needs, with over 60% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to just 38% at Plainville High. The school also spends significantly more per student than Plainville High, at $17,446 per student compared to $12,544. This higher spending may be an effort to address the school's academic performance and support its students, though the results have yet to materialize.

One potential bright spot for Natoma High is its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.3 to 6.8 in recent years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, dropping from 2nd out of 298 Kansas high schools in 2010-2011 to 187th out of 327 in the current school year. This trend indicates a need for the school to re-evaluate its academic programs and strategies to better support student success.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 710 5th Street
       Natoma, KS  67651

(785) 885-4849

District: Paradise

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,446 Help


Feeder schools for Natoma High (6-12):

Elementary:    Natoma Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  4.6 Help
Number of students:  41

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.4%
Hispanic:
9.8%
Two or more races:
4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Natoma High (6-12) is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details Natoma High (6-12) is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.77. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Natoma High (6-12) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), Hispanic (9.8%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Natoma High (6-12) is 4.6. (See more...)
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Compare Natoma High (6-12) employs 8.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Natoma High (6-12) is $17,446.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Natoma High (6-12) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Paradise:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise 85th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Natoma High (6-12)

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 61.40 107th 286 62.6%
2021 9.60 349th 367 4.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Natoma High (6-12)

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.74 74th 262 71.8%
2007 32.55 222nd 280 20.7%
2009 73.62 55th 291 81.1%
2010 48.01 194th 302 35.8%
2011 87.84 2nd 298 99.3%
2015 55.16 152nd 326 53.4%
2023 42.77 187th 327 42.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Natoma High (6-12)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1989 50 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1990 55 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 56
1991 45 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 46
1992 42 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1993 50 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 55
1994 43 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 44
1995 53 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1996 53 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1997 67 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1998 61 0 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 69
1999 72 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2000 69 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2001 66 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2002 75 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2003 75 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2004 76 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2005 72 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2006 70 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2007 75 1 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2008 73 2 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2009 66 1 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2010 63 3 6 2 0 0 0 0 74
2011 83 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 88
2012 68 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 74
2013 74 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 80
2014 62 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 69
2015 50 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 57
2016 44 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 47
2017 41 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 45
2018 42 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 47
2019 48 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 53
2020 46 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 51
2021 38 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 44
2022 50 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 58
2023 51 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 59
2024 35 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 41

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 Natoma High (6-12)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 59 9.0 6.5 0
1989 51 9.0 5.6 n/a
1990 56 8.7 6.4 0
1991 46 8.0 5.7 n/a
1992 45 8.8 5.1 33.3
1993 55 9.3 5.9 27.3
1994 44 9.4 4.7 27.3
1995 55 10.0 5.5 56.4
1996 55 10.0 5.5 56.4
1997 69 9.5 7.3 59.4
1998 69 9.5 7.3 56.5
1999 75 9.4 8.0 49.3
2000 72 8.9 8.1 51.4
2001 72 9.7 7.4 48.6
2002 78 9.7 8.0 53.8
2003 78 9.7 8.0 53.8
2004 78 9.3 8.4 57.7
2005 76 10.0 7.6 51.3
2006 74 9.9 7.5 54.1
2007 89 11.4 7.8 48.3
2008 85 10.8 7.9 43.5
2009 74 10.8 6.9 29.7
2010 74 8.5 8.7 35.1
2011 88 9.4 9.3 45.5
2012 74 10.6 6.9 28.4
2013 80 10.1 7.9 38.8
2014 69 10.3 6.6 37.7
2015 57 9.0 6.3 35.1
2016 47 9.0 5.2 38.3
2017 45 9.4 4.7 37.8
2018 47 6.5 7.2 46.8
2019 53 8.5 6.2 50.9
2020 51 8.8 5.7 62.7
2021 44 8.2 5.3 70.5
2022 58 8.7 6.6 62.1
2023 59 8.6 6.8 61
2024 41 8.7 4.6 65.9

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 Natoma High (6-12)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 59 9.0 6.5 0
1989 51 9.0 5.6 n/a
1990 56 8.7 6.4 0
1991 46 8.0 5.7 n/a
1992 45 8.8 5.1 33.3
1993 55 9.3 5.9 27.3
1994 44 9.4 4.7 27.3
1995 55 10.0 5.5 56.4
1996 55 10.0 5.5 56.4
1997 69 9.5 7.3 59.4
1998 69 9.5 7.3 56.5
1999 75 9.4 8.0 49.3
2000 72 8.9 8.1 51.4
2001 72 9.7 7.4 48.6
2002 78 9.7 8.0 53.8
2003 78 9.7 8.0 53.8
2004 78 9.3 8.4 57.7
2005 76 10.0 7.6 51.3
2006 74 9.9 7.5 54.1
2007 89 11.4 7.8 48.3
2008 85 10.8 7.9 43.5
2009 74 10.8 6.9 29.7
2010 74 8.5 8.7 35.1
2011 88 9.4 9.3 45.5
2012 74 10.6 6.9 28.4
2013 80 10.1 7.9 38.8
2014 69 10.3 6.6 37.7
2015 57 9.0 6.3 35.1
2016 47 9.0 5.2 38.3
2017 45 9.4 4.7 37.8
2018 47 6.5 7.2 46.8
2019 53 8.5 6.2 50.9
2020 51 8.8 5.7 62.7
2021 44 8.2 5.3 70.5
2022 58 8.7 6.6 62.1
2023 59 8.6 6.8 61
2024 41 8.7 4.6 65.9

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 Natoma High (6-12)

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $439 (2.5%) $17,007 (97.5%) $17,446

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Natoma High (6-12)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5359
 11.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White4851
 6.3%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.9%61%
 10.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Natoma High (6-12)

Natoma High (6-12) is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Natoma Elementary

Students at Natoma High (6-12) are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 41 students attended Natoma High (6-12).


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