Very Good
#403 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 31% in state
St. Paul High School
High School · Chetopa-st. Paul · St. Paul, KS
A Chetopa-st. Paul high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
118 First Street, St. Paul, KS 66771
- Math 43% proficient (2025)
- Reading 43% proficient (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at St. Paul High School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where St. Paul High School 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average395/100K
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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
$67,321
Median home value
$104,100
Median rent
$681/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Chetopa-St. Paul
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetopa HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–12 | Not available | 81 | 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.
Chetopa-st. Paul
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Paul High School is listed in Chetopa-St. Paul; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Paul High School
St. Paul High School is a public high school in St. Paul, KS, part of Chetopa-st.
Paul, serving approximately 67 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #403 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Paul High School
What grades does St. Paul High School serve?
St. Paul High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St. Paul High School?
St. Paul High School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul High School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Paul High School rank in KS?
St. Paul High School ranks #403 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is St. Paul High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Paul High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 St. Paul High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Paul High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is St. Paul High School a charter school?
No, St. Paul High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Paul High School a Title I school?
No, St. Paul High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Paul High School?
47.8% of students at St. Paul High School 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
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Neosho County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (620) 449-2245
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 66771)
- 1,077
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 66771; 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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