Summary:
The Holcomb High School is the sole high school serving the Holcomb area, providing education for grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 311 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9, it has faced declining performance, with its statewide ranking dropping from 240th out of 327 Kansas high schools in 2022-2023 to 246th out of 332 in 2024-2025, and a current 1 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Holcomb High School's academic performance lags behind state averages, with only 32.72% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 44.47%. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% and a dropout rate of 1.3% for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school serves a population with a higher level of economic disadvantage, with 51.45% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the challenges, Holcomb High School spends $13,678 per student, which is above the state average. The school's leadership and community may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the academic performance gaps, improve student engagement, and support the needs of the economically disadvantaged student population. By leveraging the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, the administration can work to provide more personalized attention and support to help students succeed.
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