Very Good
#446 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 34% in state
Axtell High
High School · Prairie Hills · Axtell, KS
A Prairie Hills high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
504 Pine Street, Axtell, KS 66403
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 33% proficient (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Axtell High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 42% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Axtell High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average300/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,250
Median home value
$257,700
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Prairie Hills
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabetha High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 220 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Prairie Hills
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Axtell High is listed in Prairie Hills; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Axtell High
Axtell High is a public high school in Axtell, KS, part of Prairie Hills, serving approximately 47 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #446 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Axtell High
What grades does Axtell High serve?
Axtell High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Axtell High?
Axtell High has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Axtell High?
The student-teacher ratio at Axtell High is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Axtell High rank in KS?
Axtell High ranks #446 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Axtell High's MySchoolScout rating?
Axtell High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Axtell High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Axtell High has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Axtell High a charter school?
No, Axtell High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Axtell High a Title I school?
No, Axtell High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Axtell High?
34.0% of students at Axtell High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (785) 736-2237
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 66403)
- 803
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66403; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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