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#605 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 47% in state
Nickerson High
High School · Nickerson · Nickerson, KS
A high school in Nickerson, KS serving grades 9th – 12th.
305 S. Nickerson, Nickerson, KS 67561
- Math 47% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nickerson High score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (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
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nickerson 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low242/100K
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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
$52,188
Median home value
$77,800
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67561; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central State AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 92 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nickerson
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nickerson High is listed in Nickerson; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nickerson High
Nickerson High is a public high school in Nickerson, KS, part of Nickerson, serving approximately 293 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #605 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nickerson High
What grades does Nickerson High serve?
Nickerson High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nickerson High?
Nickerson High has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nickerson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nickerson High is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nickerson High rank in KS?
Nickerson High ranks #605 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Nickerson High's MySchoolScout rating?
Nickerson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Nickerson High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nickerson High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nickerson High a charter school?
No, Nickerson High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nickerson High a Title I school?
No, Nickerson High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nickerson High?
50.9% of students at Nickerson 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
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Reno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (620) 422-3226
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 67561)
- 1,569
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 67561; 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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