Serving 229 students in grades 7-12, Jackson Heights High School And Middle 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jackson Heights High School and Middle School serves the southern part of Holton, KS, covering an area of approximately 212.8 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 10.4 miles to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest edge of the zone is about 16.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School's student population of 229 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Jackson Heights High School And Middle 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 Jackson Heights High School And Middle School is 0.17, 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
#964 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Heights High School And Middle School's ranking?
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School is ranked #964 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Jackson Heights High School And Middle School often compared to?
Jackson Heights High School And Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson Heights High School And Middle School?
The graduation rate of Jackson Heights High School And Middle School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jackson Heights High School And Middle School?
229 students attend Jackson Heights High School And Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Jackson Heights High School And Middle School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Heights High School And Middle School?
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jackson Heights High School And Middle School offer ?
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Heights High School And Middle School part of?
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School is part of North Jackson School District.
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