1890 S Franklin Ave
Colby, KS 67701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Colby Senior High School serves 252 students in grades 9-12.
Colby Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Top 50% in KS)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Colby Senior High School's student population of 252 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
252 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Colby Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Colby Senior High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
Overall Testing Rank
#973 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
10%
20%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
86%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.25
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Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

What is the graduation rate of Colby Senior High School?

The graduation rate of Colby Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 87%.

How many students attend Colby Senior High School?

252 students attend Colby Senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Colby Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Colby Senior High School?

Colby Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Colby Senior High School offer ?

Colby Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Colby Senior High School part of?

Colby Senior High School is part of Colby Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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