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Goessel High

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Goessel High ranks 67 th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

67^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 80% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Goessel High is a public high school located in Goessel, Kansas, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 157 students. The school is part of the Goessel District, which is ranked 80 out of 264 districts in Kansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Goessel High consistently performs above the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Goessel High had 49.42% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 44.47%. In Mathematics, Goessel High had 35.94% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 38.73%. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 41.66% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 41.44%. Goessel High has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.1% to 100% over the past few years, outperforming the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Goessel High stands out in several areas. For instance, it outperforms McPherson High, Halstead High, and Newton Senior High in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. Hillsboro Middle/High School, located just 10.92 miles away, is another high-performing school that compares favorably to Goessel High in terms of academic achievement and graduation rates.

154

Students ?

9.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,961

Per pupil spending ?

24%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 E Main
Goessel, KS 67053

(620) 367-2242

District: Goessel

Feeder schools for Goessel High:

Elementary:

Goessel Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2015 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Kansas high schools

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

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg48%

Kansas avg42%

Middle school

158^th of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

67^th of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 16 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

80^th of 264Goessel 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	52.4	158 of 363	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.3	61 of 362	83.1%	★★★★☆
2023	84.8	32 of 362	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	68.1	72 of 368	80.4%	★★★★☆
2021	64.4	90 of 367	75.5%	★★★★☆
2019	72.8	62 of 368	83.2%	★★★★☆
2018	78.8	42 of 350	88.0%	★★★★☆
2017	57.8	114 of 358	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	41.4	201 of 343	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	41.7	225 of 368	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	63.8	143 of 355	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.6	111 of 342	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	45.9	216 of 320	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.0	166 of 316	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	66.1	94 of 307	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	56.0	146 of 296	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.6	104 of 286	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	75.5	40 of 277	85.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2018	66.1	66 of 275	76.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2018	49.7	106 of 255	58.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	66.9	73 of 308	76.3%	★★★★☆
2019	81.5	34 of 301	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	85.1	27 of 280	90.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	44.6	179 of 349	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.3	100 of 347	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	75.6	55 of 349	84.2%	★★★★☆
2022	62.7	88 of 349	74.8%	★★★★☆
2021	58.0	106 of 349	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.4	93 of 344	73.0%	★★★★☆
2018	73.8	49 of 333	85.3%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	75.5	67 of 332	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	50.6	155 of 318	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.1	48 of 327	85.3%	★★★★☆
2022	69.4	71 of 324	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	66.6	82 of 320	74.4%	★★★★☆
2019	45.9	179 of 325	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	87.7	25 of 314	92.0%	★★★★★
2017	81.3	52 of 316	83.5%	★★★★☆
2016	89.6	23 of 313	92.7%	★★★★★
2015	88.8	15 of 326	95.4%	★★★★★
2013	30.7	273 of 323	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	60.5	153 of 317	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.1	148 of 298	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.8	91 of 302	69.9%	★★★★☆
2009	59.7	130 of 291	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	89.0	7 of 267	97.4%	★★★★★
2007	89.9	10 of 280	96.4%	★★★★★
2006	82.9	28 of 262	89.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2018	94.1	10 of 248	96.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	73.9	50 of 258	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	46.5	143 of 252	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	69.7	82 of 306	73.2%	★★★★☆
2024	45.1	165 of 295	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	76.3	48 of 309	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	63.3	86 of 307	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	66.5	77 of 302	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	40.5	190 of 306	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	87.1	27 of 296	90.9%	★★★★★

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)

Middle school

Male (2021)76th percentile~ school

Female (2018)76th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)58th percentile-30 vs school

White (2025)49th percentile-8 vs school

High school

Female (2018)96th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2021)81st percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)73rd percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts49%+5 vs state

Science42%~ state avg

Mathematics36%-3 vs state

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Schools Near Goessel High

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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
Goessel High	Public	6-12	100 E Main	Goessel	67053	Marion County	Goessel	No	No	No	No	(620) 367-2242	154	17	9.2	24.0%	139 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	75.5	67^th of 332 public high schools	79.8%		50.6	155^th of 318 public high schools	51.3%	88	36.8	69.6	45.8	43.5	49.4	10.5	34.8	41.7	52.2	35.9	41.7	41.7	$16,961	$1,255	$15,706
Hesston High	Public	9-12	200 N Ridge Road	Hesston	67062	Harvey County	Hesston	No	No	No	No	(620) 327-7122	274	23	11.7	23.7%	241 (88.0%)	3 (1.1%)	18 (6.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	74.7	69^th of 332 public high schools	79.2%		82.4	37^th of 318 public high schools	88.4%	32				51.2	51.2				41.7	41.7			$11,371	$623	$10,748
Moundridge High	Public	9-12	526 E. Cole	Moundridge	67107	McPherson County	Moundridge	No	No	No	No	(620) 345-5500	160	13	12.1	35.0%	144 (90.0%)	3 (1.9%)	10 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	90.3	27^th of 332 public high schools	91.9%		63.8	90^th of 318 public high schools	71.7%	63				52.2	52.2				63.0	63.0			$11,895	$946	$10,950
Canton-Galva Junior/Senior High	Public	6-12	506 S. Kansas	Canton	67428	McPherson County	Canton-Galva	No	No	No	No	(620) 628-4401	174	14	12.7	36.8%	150 (86.2%)	2 (1.1%)	16 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	26.3	255^th of 332 public high schools	23.2%		20.6	277^th of 318 public high schools	12.9%	22	31.6	40.0	33.3	21.7	31.5	15.8	30.0	37.0	30.4	29.2	22.2	22.2	$14,783	$853	$13,930
Hillsboro Middle/High School	Public	6-12	400 East Grand	Hillsboro	67063	Marion County	Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh	No	No	No	No	(620) 947-3184	310	28	11.0	35.2%	272 (87.7%)	3 (1.0%)	21 (6.8%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	83.3	44^th of 332 public high schools	86.7%		71.1	65^th of 318 public high schools	79.6%	21	41.5	56.8	57.7	48.9	51.0	39.6	47.7	55.8	54.2	49.2	51.9	51.9	$15,158	$688	$14,470
Newton Senior High	Public	9-12	900 West 12th	Newton	67114	Harvey County	Newton	No	No	No	No	(316) 284-6280	932	75	12.5	51.7%	557 (59.8%)	15 (1.6%)	279 (29.9%)	15 (1.6%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.5%)	17.8	281^st of 332 public high schools	15.4%		40.7	200^th of 318 public high schools	37.1%	81				26.8	26.8				16.2	16.2			$14,421	$1,852	$12,569
Opportunity Academy	Public	6-12	900 West Broadway	Newton	67114	Harvey County	Newton	No	No	No	No	(316) 284-6590	53	5	11.3	84.9%	34 (64.2%)	2 (3.8%)	14 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.7%)	4.1	325^th of 332 public high schools	2.1%		3.9	309^th of 318 public high schools	2.8%	16				12.5	14.3				6.3	9.5			$18,581	$4,169	$14,412
Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	810 Sycamore Street	Peabody	66866	Marion County	Peabody-Burns	No	No	No	No	(620) 983-2196	102	15	6.9	51.0%	85 (83.3%)	1 (1.0%)	9 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.9%)	13.9	298^th of 332 public high schools	10.2%		5.7	308^th of 318 public high schools	3.1%	10	23.1	25.0	26.7	25.0	25.0	7.7	33.3	26.7	12.5	19.6	13.3	13.3	$21,323	$2,218	$19,105
McPherson High	Public, Magnet	9-12	801 E First Street	McPherson	67460	McPherson County	McPherson	No	Yes	No	No	(620) 241-9500	658	55	12.0	40.3%	496 (75.4%)	5 (0.8%)	106 (16.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.3%)	44.2	189^th of 332 public high schools	43.1%		53.2	142^nd of 318 public high schools	55.3%	47				32.7	32.7				35.7	35.7			$16,062	$919	$15,142
Halstead High	Public	9-12	521 West 6th Street	Halstead	67056	Harvey County	Halstead	No	No	No	No	(316) 835-2682	240	22	10.7	39.2%	200 (83.3%)	3 (1.3%)	30 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	71.7	75^th of 332 public high schools	77.4%		57.1	116^th of 318 public high schools	63.5%	41				46.3	46.3				43.6	43.6			$15,320	$823	$14,496

Frequently Asked Questions about Goessel High

Is Goessel High a good school?

Goessel High ranks 67^th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Goessel High?

Goessel High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Goessel Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Goessel High?

Students at Goessel High are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Goessel High in?

Goessel

How many students attend Goessel High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 154 students attended Goessel High.

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