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Northern Heights

Public Grades 9-12

14^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 96% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Northern Heights is a public high school in Allen, Kansas, serving 105 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the North Lyon County school district, which is ranked 44 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Northern Heights stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average. In the 2024-2025 school year, 63.62% of Northern Heights students were proficient or better in ELA and 59.09% were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages of 37.93% and 33.59%, respectively. The school's ranking among Kansas high schools has also steadily improved, rising from 207 out of 320 in 2020-2021 to 14 out of 332 in 2024-2025. Northern Heights has also maintained high graduation rates and low dropout rates, on par with the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Osage City High and Mission Valley Junior and Senior High School, Northern Heights consistently outperforms them in academic performance. The school also stands out for its exceptional support for specialized student populations, ranking among the top schools in Kansas for serving its special education and disabled student populations. While Northern Heights has strong overall performance, its chronic absenteeism rate is an area for potential improvement.

102

Students ?

7.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,725

Per pupil spending ?

42.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1208 Hwy 56
Allen, KS 66833

(620) 481-2087

District: North Lyon County

Feeder schools for Northern Heights:

Elementary:

NLC Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Hispanic:

3.9%

African American:

1.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (61% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Kansas high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Kansas average (90%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg48%

Kansas avg42%

14^th of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 39 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^th of 264North Lyon County among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	94.6	14 of 332	95.8%	★★★★★
2024	81.2	39 of 318	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	51.5	152 of 327	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.2	130 of 324	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.7	207 of 320	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.6	153 of 325	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.4	115 of 314	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	86.8	38 of 316	88.0%	★★★★☆
2016	62.9	97 of 313	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	57.1	140 of 326	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	72.2	75 of 323	76.8%	★★★★☆
2012	75.0	39 of 317	87.7%	★★★★☆
2011	81.7	21 of 298	93.0%	★★★★★
2010	65.6	102 of 302	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	79.3	34 of 291	88.3%	★★★★☆
2008	41.5	185 of 267	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	26.8	241 of 280	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	25.6	221 of 262	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	97.1	3 of 115	97.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	34.8	180 of 250	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.7	162 of 249	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.1	77 of 248	69.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2024	49.7	110 of 249	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.9	105 of 250	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.2	77 of 223	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.8	141 of 213	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	98.5	3 of 228	98.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	37.7	172 of 258	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.2	66 of 252	73.8%	★★★★☆
2018	45.5	131 of 248	47.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	97.1	3 of 115	97.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	94.8	13 of 306	95.8%	★★★★★
2024	77.3	45 of 295	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	48.6	153 of 309	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.9	142 of 307	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.2	217 of 302	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.2	151 of 306	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.5	125 of 296	57.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2021)97th percentile+62 vs school

Disabled (2021)97th percentile+62 vs school

White (2025)96th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)56th percentile-32 vs school

Male (2021)33rd percentile~ school

Female (2021)28th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts64%+19 vs state

Mathematics59%+20 vs state

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Schools Near Northern Heights

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (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 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northern Heights	Public	9-12	1208 Hwy 56	Allen	66833	Lyon County	North Lyon County	No	No	No	No	(620) 481-2087	102	14	7.1	42.2%	95 (93.1%)	1 (1.0%)	4 (3.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	94.6	14^th of 332 public high schools	95.8%		81.2	39^th of 318 public high schools	87.7%	25				63.6	63.6				59.1	59.1			$20,725	$5,447	$15,278
Emporia High	Public	9-12	3302 W 18th Ave	Emporia	66801	Lyon County	Emporia	No	No	No	No	(620) 341-2365	1,494	93	16.0	54.6%	580 (38.8%)	15 (1.0%)	800 (53.5%)	27 (1.8%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (4.3%)	37.6	220^th of 332 public high schools	33.7%		32	238^th of 318 public high schools	25.2%	18				37.3	37.3				23.7	23.7			$13,467	$494	$12,972
Osage City High	Public	9-12	515 Ellinwood	Osage City	66523	Osage County	Osage City	No	No	No	No	(785) 528-3172	218	19	11.3	38.5%	203 (93.1%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	68.9	85^th of 332 public high schools	74.4%		51.5	151^st of 318 public high schools	52.5%	66				46.8	46.8				40.4	40.4			$15,391	$3,513	$11,878
Mission Valley Junior and Senior High School	Public	7-12	12913 Mission Valley Rd. Ste A	Eskridge	66423	Wabaunsee County	Mission Valley	No	No	No	No	(866) 557-6686	216	23	9.5	29.6%	195 (90.3%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	88.2	32^nd of 332 public high schools	90.4%		71.6	64^th of 318 public high schools	79.9%	32		50.0	31.4	55.9	45.3		38.5	39.4	52.9	44.1	48.5	48.5	$17,076	$519	$16,557
Burlingame Junior/Senior High	Public	6-12	417 North Dacotah	Burlingame	66413	Osage County	Burlingame Public School	No	No	No	No	(785) 654-3315	151	13	11.4	44.4%	136 (90.1%)	4 (2.6%)	7 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	30.5	243^rd of 332 public high schools	26.8%		35	225^th of 318 public high schools	29.2%	18	27.8	30.0	31.8	33.3	30.8	27.8	25.0	22.7	22.2	24.4	36.4	36.4	$15,321	$373	$14,949
Council Grove Junior Senior High School	Public	7-12	129 Hockaday St.	Council Grove	66846	Morris County	Morris County	No	No	No	No	(620) 767-5149	368	31	11.7	51.1%	323 (87.8%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	65.1	98^th of 332 public high schools	70.5%		79.7	43^rd of 318 public high schools	86.5%	55		53.8	33.9	34.4	39.9		49.0	46.8	56.2	50.8	41.9	41.3	$15,625	$692	$14,933

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Heights

Is Northern Heights a good school?

Yes! Northern Heights is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 14^th of 332 Kansas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Northern Heights?

Students at Northern Heights are 93% White, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Northern Heights in?

North Lyon County

What schools feed into Northern Heights?

Northern Heights is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : NLC Elementary School

How many students attend Northern Heights?

In the 2024-25 school year, 102 students attended Northern Heights.

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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.

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