Serving 58 students in grades 6-12, Natoma High (6-12) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Natoma High (6-12) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Natoma High (6-12)'s student population of 58 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Natoma High (6-12) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Natoma High (6-12) is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#906 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
79%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natoma High (6-12)'s ranking?
Natoma High (6-12) is ranked #906 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Natoma High (6-12) often compared to?
Natoma High (6-12)is often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Junior/senior High School, Osborne Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Natoma High (6-12)?
The graduation rate of Natoma High (6-12) is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Natoma High (6-12)?
58 students attend Natoma High (6-12).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Natoma High (6-12) students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Natoma High (6-12)?
Natoma High (6-12) has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Natoma High (6-12) offer ?
Natoma High (6-12) offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Natoma High (6-12) part of?
Natoma High (6-12) is part of Paradise School District.
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