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Holton High

Q: Is Holton High a good school?

Holton High ranks 71 st of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

71^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 79% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Holton High is a public high school in Holton, Kansas, serving 324 students in grades 9-12. This standout school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with impressive academic performance and a strong focus on student success.

Holton High's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high rankings, ranging from 17th to 71st out of over 300 high schools in Kansas. The school's students excel on state assessments, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average. Holton High also stands out for its exceptional performance among specific student subgroups, such as female and multi-racial students, who rank among the top in the state. The school maintains high graduation rates, consistently above 88%, and low dropout rates, indicating a strong commitment to student retention and success.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Atchison County Community Junior/Senior High, Valley Falls High, and Horton High, Holton High consistently outperforms these schools in academic metrics, graduation rates, and overall state rankings. This suggests that Holton High is a high-performing school within its regional context, offering a strong educational experience for its students.

335

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,101

Per pupil spending ?

36.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

901 New York
Holton, KS 66436

(785) 364-2181

District: Holton

Feeder schools for Holton High:

Elementary:	Holton Elementary School
Middle:	Holton Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.0%

Two or more races:

9.6%

Hispanic:

8.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 83rd percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Kansas high schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg39%

Kansas avg42%

71^st of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

139^th of 264Holton 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	74.0	71 of 332	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	91.2	17 of 318	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	88.0	17 of 327	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	80.5	44 of 324	86.4%	★★★★☆
2021	84.1	31 of 320	90.3%	★★★★★
2019	84.5	28 of 325	91.4%	★★★★★
2018	80.1	44 of 314	86.0%	★★★★☆
2017	42.9	174 of 316	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	54.6	138 of 313	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	74.8	57 of 326	82.5%	★★★★☆
2013	75.3	58 of 323	82.0%	★★★★☆
2012	66.9	106 of 317	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.0	76 of 298	74.5%	★★★★☆
2010	69.0	80 of 302	73.5%	★★★★☆
2009	59.2	132 of 291	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.6	111 of 267	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	42.7	185 of 280	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	61.2	96 of 262	63.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	91.1	9 of 250	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	88.1	15 of 249	94.0%	★★★★★
2018	87.1	25 of 248	89.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	57.3	89 of 246	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	90.4	14 of 249	94.4%	★★★★★
2023	71.4	42 of 250	83.2%	★★★★☆
2022	39.9	142 of 223	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.3	67 of 213	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	86.1	12 of 229	94.8%	★★★★★
2018	48.6	113 of 228	50.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	74.7	45 of 258	82.6%	★★★★☆
2019	75.9	41 of 252	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	67.1	67 of 248	73.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	88.9	8 of 71	88.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	74.1	66 of 306	78.4%	★★★★☆
2024	92.4	12 of 295	95.9%	★★★★★
2023	84.7	25 of 309	91.9%	★★★★★
2022	79.0	41 of 307	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	84.9	25 of 302	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	78.8	40 of 306	86.9%	★★★★☆
2018	79.3	39 of 296	86.8%	★★★★☆

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)

Female (2021)96th percentile+6 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)89th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2021)83rd percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)78th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)64th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics47%+8 vs state

English Language Arts46%~ state avg

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Schools Near Holton 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 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	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
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
Jackson Heights High School and Middle School	Public	7-12	12719 266th Road	Holton	66436	Jackson County	North Jackson	No	No	No	No	(785) 364-2195	229	22	10.6	45.9%	208 (90.8%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	50.8	158^th of 332 public high schools	52.4%		30.7	240^th of 318 public high schools	24.5%	82	47.5	27.3	39.3	38.6	25.0	27.3	33.3	28.0	27.3	27.3	$14,590	$1,016	$13,573
Royal Valley High	Public	9-12	101 E 1st	Hoyt	66440	Jackson County	Royal Valley	No	No	No	No	(785) 986-6251	223	24	9.3	38.1%	132 (59.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.4%)	42.5	190^th of 332 public high schools	42.8%		74.6	55^th of 318 public high schools	82.7%	135			38.5	38.5			26.9	26.9			$17,419	$1,033	$16,386
Valley Falls High	Public	9-12	601 Elm Street	Valley Falls	66088	Jefferson County	Valley Falls	No	No	No	No	(785) 945-3229	122	12	10.0	29.5%	109 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	20.4	273^rd of 332 public high schools	17.8%		54.3	133^rd of 318 public high schools	58.2%	140			28.6	28.6			17.1	17.1			$16,009	$605	$15,404
Horton High	Public	9-12	1120 First Ave East	Horton	66439	Brown County	South Brown County	No	No	No	No	(785) 486-2151	147	15	9.8	61.9%	99 (67.3%)	2 (1.4%)	12 (8.2%)	1 (0.7%)	25 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	21.6	270^th of 332 public high schools	18.7%		50	157^th of 318 public high schools	50.6%	113			28.0	28.0			19.6	19.6			$16,897	$533	$16,364
Atchison County Community Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	908 Tiger Road	Effingham	66023	Atchison County	Atchison County Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(913) 833-2240	254	26	9.6	41.7%	236 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	52.6	145^th of 332 public high schools	56.3%		23.3	262^nd of 318 public high schools	17.6%	117	34.2	52.6	32.6	39.3	18.4	47.4	43.5	36.9	60.5	60.5	$14,704	$643	$14,061

Frequently Asked Questions about Holton High

Is Holton High a good school?

Holton High ranks 71^st of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Holton High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 335 students attended Holton High.

What is the racial makeup of Holton High?

Students at Holton High are 80% White, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Holton High?

Holton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Holton Elementary School
Middle : Holton Middle

What district is Holton High in?

Holton

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