Holton

The Holton school district in Kansas serves students from elementary through high school, with 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (including 1 virtual school). The district's schools show a mix of performance, with Holton High School standing out as the strongest performer in the district.

Holton High School consistently ranks among the top 17-71 high schools in the state, earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school has high graduation rates (89.5%) and low dropout rates (1.3%), indicating strong student outcomes. In contrast, Holton Elementary School has shown improvement in recent years, moving up in the state rankings from 469th to 348th out of 656 Kansas elementary schools, with test scores in English Language Arts and Math above the district and state averages.

Across the district, schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.5% to 19.5%. Additionally, the schools serve student populations with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 34.88% at Holton High School to 47.23% at Holton Elementary School. The district should continue to focus on improving academic outcomes and addressing these challenges to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.