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Palco High
High School · Palco
Box 29, Palco, KS 67657
Enrollment
20
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
20
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Palco High
High School in Palco · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Palco Jr. High
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Damar Elementary School
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About Palco High
Palco High is a public high school in Palco, KS, part of Palco. Palco High serves approximately 20 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Palco High show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 20 students, Palco High is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4:1 students to teachers, Palco High sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Palco High sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 20 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Address
- Box 29, Palco, KS 67657
- Phone
- (785) 737-4645
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores KS EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 22 test records from KS state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
How Palco High Compares
See how Palco High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
Box 29, Palco, KS 67657
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Palco High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Logan High (rated 7.3/10, 28.7 miles away, in nearby Logan). Another option is THOMAS MORE PREP-MARIAN HIGH (rated 7.1/10, 28.2 miles away, in nearby Hays). Additionally, Trego Community High (rated 6.6/10, 22.6 miles away, in nearby Wakeeney). For more schools in Palco, see our Palco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 28.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Palco Jr. High Palco | 0.0 mi | — |
| Damar Elementary School Damar | 5.1 mi | 9.1 |
| SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY [PLAINVILLE] Plainville | 14.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Plainville Elem Plainville | 14.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Plainville High Plainville | 14.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Hill City Elem Hill City | 17.0 mi | 7.3 |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL Ellis | 21.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Hill City Junior-Senior High Hill City | 17.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Washington Elem Ellis | 21.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Ellis Jr/Sr High Ellis | 22.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Stockton High Stockton | 20.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Stockton Elem Stockton | 20.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Trego Community High Wakeeney | 22.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Trego Grade School Wakeeney | 22.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Logan Elem Logan | 28.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Logan High Logan | 28.7 mi | 7.3 |
| THOMAS MORE PREP-MARIAN HIGH Hays | 28.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Hays Middle School Hays | 28.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem Hays | 28.5 mi | 8.9 |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem Hays | 28.3 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 67657 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,341
Median Home Value
$100,700
Median Rent
$625/mo
Population
303
College Educated
33.6%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Median Age
50.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Palco High
What grades does Palco High serve?
Palco High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Palco High?
Palco High has an enrollment of approximately 20 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palco High?
The student-teacher ratio at Palco High is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Palco High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palco High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Palco High a charter school?
No, Palco High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palco High a Title I school?
No, Palco High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palco High?
30.0% of students at Palco 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 20
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 30.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rooks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.0%
- Phone
- (785) 737-4645
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
Resources & Links
District
Palco- District Enrollment
- 85
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,598
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