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#1207 of 1,294 schools in KS

North East High

High School · Northeast · Arma, KS

A Northeast high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Box 669, Arma, KS 66712

  • Math 14% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2025)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.3% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.6% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness2.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
AP Participation6.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
District spending per student$15,440
Chronic Absenteeism36.3%

Students at North East High score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency14%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency28%(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 21% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2025
Math
14%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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

72.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where North East 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average290/100K

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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

$49,063

Median home value

$89,000

Median rent

$831/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

64.6%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
6.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northeast Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi3Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Northeast

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,440NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About North East High

North East High is a public high school in Arma, KS, part of Northeast, serving approximately 124 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,207 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North East High

What grades does North East High serve?

North East High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North East High?

North East High has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North East High?

The student-teacher ratio at North East High is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North East High rank in KS?

North East High ranks #1,207 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is North East High's MySchoolScout rating?

North East High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 North East High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North East High has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North East High a charter school?

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

Is North East High a Title I school?

No, North East High is not currently a Title I school.

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

72.6% of students at North East 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
124
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Crawford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.3%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 66712)
1,471
Area median age
51.8
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 66712; 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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