Norton High School vs. Northern Valley High School
Should you attend Norton High School or Northern Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Northern Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 181 students in grades 9-12, Norton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 41 students in grades 9-12, Northern Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
181 students
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
6:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#697 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#175 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
<50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
<50%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
49
14
Grade 10 Students
39
8
Grade 11 Students
41
9
Grade 12 Students
52
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
92%
93%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
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Diversity Score
0.15
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%