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#538 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 42% in state
Jefferson Co North High
High School · Jefferson County North · Winchester, KS
A Jefferson County North high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
302 5th Street, Winchester, KS 66097
- Math 42% proficient (2025)
- Reading 36% proficient (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Co North High score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson Co North 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated952/100K
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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
$66,635
Median home value
$219,500
Median rent
$1,067/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
93.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Jefferson County North
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,448NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Co North High is listed in Jefferson County North; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Co North High
Jefferson Co North High is a public high school in Winchester, KS, part of Jefferson County North, serving approximately 135 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #538 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Co North High
What grades does Jefferson Co North High serve?
Jefferson Co North High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jefferson Co North High?
Jefferson Co North High has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Co North High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Co North High is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Co North High rank in KS?
Jefferson Co North High ranks #538 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Jefferson Co North High's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Co North High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Jefferson Co North High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Co North High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jefferson Co North High a charter school?
No, Jefferson Co North High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Co North High a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Co North High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Co North High?
38.5% of students at Jefferson Co North 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
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (913) 774-8515
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 66097)
- 939
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 66097; 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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