For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 607 students in Howard, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Howard, KS are West Elk Schools and West Elk Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Howard have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Howard, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Elk Schools, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Howard, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elk Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1199 State Highway 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Gr: PK-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
West Elk Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 St Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2113
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Howard, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1199 State Hwy 99
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Howard, KS 67349
(620) 374-2147
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Howard, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Howard, KS include West Elk Schools and West Elk Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Howard?
2 public high schools are located in Howard.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard?
Howard public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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