Northern Heights

Northern Heights is a high school located in the remote rural area of Allen, Kansas, within Lyon County. The school serves ninth through twelfth graders and has an enrollment of 105 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.5:1. With 14 full-time equivalent teachers, Northern Heights provides personalized attention to each student.

Academically, Northern Heights receives a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks at the 74th percentile among Kansas schools (#337 out of 1298). The school’s ELA/Reading proficiency rate is 22% and in Math it's 25%, indicating there is room for improvement in academic performance. Northern Heights focuses on student development, offering a supportive environment that encourages growth and learning.

While the neighborhood data around the school isn't available, the rural setting provides students with a close-knit community atmosphere where they can thrive both academically and socially.

With an enrollment of 105 students, Northern Heights is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.5:1, Northern Heights offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Northern Heights may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.