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#947 of 1,294 schools in KS
Natoma High (6-12)
High School · Paradise · Natoma, KS
A Paradise high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 100, Natoma, KS 67651
- Math 48% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Natoma High (6-12) score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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
65.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Natoma High (6-12) 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,375
Median home value
$31,000
Median rent
$623/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67651; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Paradise
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Natoma High (6-12) is listed in Paradise; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Natoma High (6-12)
Natoma High (6-12) is a public high school in Natoma, KS, part of Paradise, serving approximately 41 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #947 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Natoma High (6-12)
What grades does Natoma High (6-12) serve?
Natoma High (6-12) serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Natoma High (6-12)?
Natoma High (6-12) has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natoma High (6-12)?
The student-teacher ratio at Natoma High (6-12) is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Natoma High (6-12) rank in KS?
Natoma High (6-12) ranks #947 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Natoma High (6-12)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Natoma High (6-12) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Natoma High (6-12)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Natoma High (6-12) has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Natoma High (6-12) a charter school?
No, Natoma High (6-12) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Natoma High (6-12) a Title I school?
No, Natoma High (6-12) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Natoma High (6-12)?
65.9% of students at Natoma High (6-12) 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Osborne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.5%
- Phone
- (785) 885-4849
- Area population (ZIP 67651)
- 493
- Area median age
- 50.7
Official sources & links
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 67651; 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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