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Crest High

High School · Crest · Colony, KS

A high school in Colony, KS where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 325, Colony, KS 66015

  • Math 36% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.7% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.7% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$15,296
Chronic Absenteeism36.4%

Students at Crest High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Crest 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average307/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$59,196

Median home value

$127,800

Median rent

$443/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Crest

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,296NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crest High is listed in Crest; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crest High

Crest High is a public high school in Colony, KS, part of Crest, serving approximately 77 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #895 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Crest High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Crest High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Colony, Kansas, operated by the Crest USD 479 school district 2. The district serves the communities of Colony, Kincaid, and Lone Elm 1. The school educates students in grades 9-12 and has an approximate enrollment of 100 students per year 2. Its mascot is the Lancer, and the school colors are red and blue 2. The athletic teams compete in the 1A division under the Kansas State High School Activities Association 2. The district provides access to athletic programs, enrollment information, and technology resources through its website 1. Recent district communications include newsletters for the third and second quarters of the 2025-2026 school year, as well as announcements for a high school sports banquet scheduled for May 2026 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.usd479.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crest High

What grades does Crest High serve?

Crest High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Crest High?

Crest High has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crest High?

The student-teacher ratio at Crest High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crest High rank in KS?

Crest High ranks #895 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Crest High's MySchoolScout rating?

Crest High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Crest High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crest High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Crest High a charter school?

No, Crest High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crest High a Title I school?

No, Crest High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crest High?

48.1% of students at Crest 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
77
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Anderson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.4%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 66015)
650
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
48.6
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 66015; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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