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Crest High

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Crest High ranks 166 th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

166^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 50% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Crest High is a public high school located in Colony, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 77 students. The school is part of the Crest District, which is ranked 189 out of 264 districts in Kansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crest High has some notable strengths, such as its strong four-year graduation rates ranging from 88.1% to 100% in recent years, which are generally higher than the nearby schools like Humboldt High School and Humboldt Virtual Education. The school has also maintained relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 1.3% to 1.7% in recent years. However, Crest High's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been mixed compared to the state averages, with proficiency rates below the state in many grade levels and subject areas.

When compared to other nearby schools, Crest High generally performs better than Humboldt High School and Humboldt Virtual Education, but lags behind Anderson County Junior/Senior High School and Marmaton Valley High in terms of test scores and overall school rankings. Additionally, Crest High has a higher chronic absenteeism rate and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to some of the nearby schools.

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,258

Per pupil spending ?

46.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

603 E. Broad
Colony, KS 66015

(620) 852-3521

District: Crest

Feeder schools for Crest High:

Elementary:

Crest Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Hispanic:

2.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 84th percentile in 2017 → 50th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Above the Kansas median (50th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (36% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 84th-percentile peak (2017) to 50th (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg30%

Kansas avg42%

166^th of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Top 50%▲ up 16 pts since 2015

From bottom 34% (2015) to top 50% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

189^th of 264Crest 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	48.4	166 of 332	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.1	99 of 318	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.7	142 of 327	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.1	96 of 324	70.4%	★★★★☆
2021	31.4	243 of 320	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	62.1	102 of 325	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	26.7	248 of 314	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	81.9	50 of 316	84.2%	★★★★☆
2016	8.7	298 of 313	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	39.9	216 of 326	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	41.9	239 of 323	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	43.5	243 of 317	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	83.8	12 of 298	96.0%	★★★★★
2010	29.3	252 of 302	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	27.9	244 of 291	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	40.3	196 of 280	30.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	47.3	135 of 258	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	72.9	46 of 252	81.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	37.1	199 of 306	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.2	121 of 295	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.7	172 of 309	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.7	131 of 307	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	26.3	249 of 302	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	49.2	149 of 306	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	21.8	251 of 296	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Male (2021)48th percentile+24 vs school

White (2025)35th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts36%-9 vs state

Mathematics36%-3 vs state

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Schools Near Crest 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
Crest High	Public	9-12	603 E. Broad	Colony	66015	Anderson County	Crest	No	No	No	No	(620) 852-3521	78	7	10.8	46.2%	72 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.1%)	48.4	166^th of 332 public high schools	50.0%		62.1	99^th of 318 public high schools	68.9%	67				35.7	35.7				35.7	35.7			$15,258	$928	$14,330
Iola High School Virtual	Public, Virtual	9-12	300 East Jackson	Iola	66749	Allen County	Iola	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 365-4715	22	1	30.5		16 (72.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)								(n/a)													$14,796	$400	$14,396
Iola Senior High	Public	9-12	300 E Jackson	Iola	66749	Allen County	Iola	No	No	No	No	(620) 365-4715	296	26	11.1	54.7%	247 (83.4%)	3 (1.0%)	25 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.7%)	28.3	249^th of 332 public high schools	25.0%		28.5	250^th of 318 public high schools	21.4%	1				31.6	31.6				22.4	22.4			$16,377	$423	$15,954
Marmaton Valley Virtual School	Public, Virtual	9-12	128 West Oak Street	Moran	66755	Allen County	Marmaton Valley	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 237-4251	7				4 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (42.9%)								(n/a)													$5,133	$00	$5,133
Marmaton Valley High	Public	6-12	140 West Oak Street	Moran	66755	Allen County	Marmaton Valley	No	No	No	No	(620) 237-4251	135	16	8.6	62.2%	114 (84.4%)	2 (1.5%)	10 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.7%)	57.1	126^th of 332 public high schools	62.0%		57.2	115^th of 318 public high schools	63.8%	11	39.1	27.3	12.5	46.1	31.1	21.7	18.2	18.8	30.8	21.6	31.3	29.4	$17,110	$781	$16,329
Southern Coffey County High School	Public	9-12	1010 N Main	Le Roy	66857	Coffey County	LeRoy-Gridley	No	No	No	No	(620) 964-2217	37	7	5.0	59.5%	34 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.1%)								(n/a)													$24,818	$359	$24,460
Anderson County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1100 W. Highway 31	Garnett	66032	Anderson County	Garnett	No	No	No	No	(785) 448-3115	419	36	11.7	44.2%	395 (94.3%)	3 (0.7%)	16 (3.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44.7	184^th of 332 public high schools	44.6%		62.6	95^th of 318 public high schools	70.1%	89		43.4	35.1	32.4	36.4		22.6	40.3	36.5	33.7	43.9	43.9	$16,436	$5,508	$10,928
Humboldt High School	Public	9-12	1020 New York St.	Humboldt	66748	Allen County	Humboldt	No	No	No	No	(620) 473-2251	176	14	12.5	49.4%	147 (83.5%)	2 (1.1%)	15 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	25.1	259^th of 332 public high schools	22.0%		45	182^nd of 318 public high schools	42.8%	77				35.0	35.0				10.3	10.3			$17,279	$350	$16,929
Humboldt Virtual Education	Public, Virtual	9-12	109 S. 9th St.	Humboldt	66748	Allen County	Humboldt	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 473-5120	351				294 (83.8%)	11 (3.1%)	32 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.4%)	3.4	326^th of 332 public high schools	1.8%					(n/a)				7.1	7.1				7.1	7.1			$3,333	$00	$3,333

Frequently Asked Questions about Crest High

What schools feed into Crest High?

Crest High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Crest Elementary

How many students attend Crest High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 78 students attended Crest High.

What district is Crest High in?

Crest

Is Crest High a good school?

Crest High ranks 166^th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Crest High?

Students at Crest High are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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