Serving 217 students in grades 9-12, Sabetha 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 30-34% (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 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sabetha High School serves the eastern part of its school district in Sabetha, KS, covering an area of approximately 256.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 10.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 21.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sabetha High School's student population of 217 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sabetha 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 Sabetha High School is 0.15, 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
#711 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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 Sabetha High School's ranking?
Sabetha High School is ranked #711 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sabetha High School often compared to?
Sabetha High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nemaha Central High School, Centralia High School, Axtell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sabetha High School?
The graduation rate of Sabetha High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sabetha High School?
217 students attend Sabetha High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sabetha High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sabetha High School?
Sabetha High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sabetha High School offer ?
Sabetha High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sabetha High School part of?
Sabetha High School is part of Prairie Hills School District.
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