High Schools in Holton

Summary:

The Holton area is home to two high schools: Holton High and Fresh Start (Virtual). Holton High stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Kansas and receiving strong ratings from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Fresh Start (Virtual) is a smaller virtual high school with limited data available.

Holton High has a strong academic performance, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average. The school also has a relatively low dropout rate of 1.3% and a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.5%. Additionally, Holton High spends $15,517 per student, which is higher than the state average, potentially contributing to its success.

While Fresh Start (Virtual) has a high student-teacher ratio of 58:1 and a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, which is on par with Holton High, the limited data available makes it difficult to draw comprehensive conclusions about its performance and effectiveness. Overall, the data highlights Holton High as a standout school in the Holton area, providing a quality education to its students.

District Detail

515 Pennsylvania
Holton, KS 66436

(785) 364-3650

SchoolDigger Rank:
139^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,067

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
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
Holton High	Public	9-12	901 New York	Holton	66436	Jackson County	Holton	No	No	No	No	(785) 364-2181	335	23	14.4	36.1%	268 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.4%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (9.6%)	74	71^st of 332 public high schools	78.6%		91.2	17^th of 318 public high schools	94.7%	54	45.8	45.8	46.6	46.6	$11,101	$861	$10,240

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
North Jackson	4.26 mi	2	130^th
Royal Valley	8.86 mi	3	174^th
Valley Falls	16.74 mi	2	224^th
South Brown County	17.67 mi	3	230^th
Atchison County Community Schools	18.45 mi	2	120^th

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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.