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Halstead High

High School · Halstead · Halstead, KS

A high school in Halstead, KS serving grades 9th – 12th.

521 West 6th Street, Halstead, KS 67056

  • Math 44% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.6% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.3% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$12,529
Chronic Absenteeism37.4%

Students at Halstead High score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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

41.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Halstead 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 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low121/100K

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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

$75,966

Median home value

$171,400

Median rent

$927/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Halstead

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,529NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Halstead High

Halstead High is a public high school in Halstead, KS, part of Halstead, serving approximately 243 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #689 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Halstead High

What grades does Halstead High serve?

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

How many students attend Halstead High?

Halstead High has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Halstead High?

The student-teacher ratio at Halstead High is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Halstead High rank in KS?

Halstead High ranks #689 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Halstead High's MySchoolScout rating?

Halstead High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Halstead High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Halstead High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Halstead High a charter school?

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

Is Halstead High a Title I school?

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

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

41.2% of students at Halstead 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
243
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Harvey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 67056)
2,988
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
38.7
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 67056; 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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