Prairie Hills

The Prairie Hills school district in Kansas serves students from elementary through high school, with a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools. The district is home to 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all of which demonstrate varying levels of academic achievement and other key metrics.

Among the standout schools in the district are Sabetha High School, which consistently ranks among the top in the state with a 4-star rating, and Axtell High, which has been ranked 4th and 5th in the state over the past 2 years with a 5-star rating. These high schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with over 45% of students proficient or better in core subjects, as well as high graduation rates and low dropout rates.

While the district as a whole appears to be performing well, there is some variability in performance between the elementary, middle, and high schools. For example, Sabetha Elementary outperforms Sabetha Middle in many metrics. Additionally, the district faces a concerning issue of high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which the district should investigate and address. The differences in free/reduced lunch rates and spending per student also indicate potential disparities in resources and student demographics between the schools.