High Schools in Prairie Hills

Summary:

The Prairie Hills district in Kansas is home to two standout high schools: Sabetha High School and Axtell High. Both schools consistently rank among the top high schools in the state, with Sabetha High School ranked 37th out of 332 Kansas high schools in 2024-2025 and Axtell High ranked 5th out of 318 in 2023-2024.

Sabetha High School and Axtell High share impressive academic achievements, with both schools outperforming the Prairie Hills district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The schools also boast high four-year graduation rates of 89.5% and low dropout rates of 1.3% in 2023-2024. While Sabetha High School has a lower free/reduced lunch rate of 26.36%, Axtell High's higher rate of 34.04% suggests it serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, yet still manages to excel academically.

The data reveals that the Prairie Hills district is home to two exceptional high schools that are providing quality education and supporting student success. Sabetha High School's strong performance, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and Axtell High's impressive 5-star rating demonstrate the district's commitment to excellence. The higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at Axtell High may contribute to its outstanding academic achievements, highlighting the importance of resource allocation in driving educational outcomes.

District Detail

1619 S. Old Hwy 75
Sabetha, KS 66534

(785) 284-2175

SchoolDigger Rank:
53^rd of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 953

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)		KAP Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sabetha High School	Public	9-12	1011 Bluejay Blvd	Sabetha	66534	Nemaha County	Prairie Hills	No	No	No	No	(785) 284-2155	217	23	9.3	30.4%	199 (91.7%)	3 (1.4%)	5 (2.3%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	86	37^th of 332 public high schools	88.9%		82.3	38^th of 318 public high schools	88.1%	1	52.8	52.8	52.8	52.8	$15,770	$573	$15,197
Axtell High	Public	9-12	504 Pine Street	Axtell	66403	Marshall County	Prairie Hills	No	No	No	No	(785) 736-2237	49	6	8.8	24.5%	47 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.6	121^st of 332 public high schools	63.6%		95.9	5^th of 318 public high schools	98.4%	116	33.3	33.3	50.0	50.0	$18,589	$584	$18,005

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kickapoo Nation School	12.78 mi	1
Hiawatha	13.92 mi	3	133^rd
Nemaha Central	15.49 mi	2	38^th
South Brown County	21.32 mi	3	230^th
Vermillion	21.77 mi	4	23^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.