Holcomb High School is a public high school in Holcomb, Kansas, United States. Operated by Holcomb USD 363, the school enrolled 301 students in ninth grade to twelfth grade during the 2022–2023 school year.
Serving 265 students in grades 9-12, Holcomb High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holcomb High School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Black, Orange
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Holcomb High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holcomb High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holcomb High School's ranking?
Holcomb High School is ranked #1042 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Holcomb High School often compared to?
Holcomb High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holcomb Elementary 3-5, Garden City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Holcomb High School?
The graduation rate of Holcomb High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Holcomb High School?
265 students attend Holcomb High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Holcomb High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holcomb High School?
Holcomb High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Holcomb High School offer ?
Holcomb High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holcomb High School part of?
Holcomb High School is part of Holcomb School District.
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