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Neodesha High

High School · Neodesha · Neodesha, KS

A high school in Neodesha, KS where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1001 N 8th Street, Neodesha, KS 66757

  • Math 30% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2025)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.9% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.2% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$15,448
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

Students at Neodesha High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Neodesha 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average456/100K

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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

$62,885

Median home value

$114,200

Median rent

$749/mo

College educated

28.7%

Homeownership

74%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66757; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·15 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
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.

Neodesha

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,448NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Neodesha High

Neodesha High is a public high school in Neodesha, KS, part of Neodesha, serving approximately 351 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #919 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Neodesha High

What grades does Neodesha High serve?

Neodesha High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Neodesha High?

Neodesha High has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Neodesha High?

The student-teacher ratio at Neodesha High is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Neodesha High rank in KS?

Neodesha High ranks #919 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Neodesha High's MySchoolScout rating?

Neodesha High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Neodesha High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Neodesha High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Neodesha High a charter school?

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

Is Neodesha High a Title I school?

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

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

52.7% of students at Neodesha 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
351
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wilson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.8%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 66757)
3,225
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
40.3
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 66757; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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