Norton High School

Norton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
513 W Wilberforce St,  Norton, KS
Norton Community Schools
4.4
5.0
188 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
50%
State Average
33.2%
Science
26%
State Average
39.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
194:1

Student Diversity

Female
53%
Male
47%
White
91.1%
Hispanic
7.4%
Two or more races
1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Fort Hays State University 43 Students
Kansas State University 38 Students
The University of Kansas 27 Students
Wichita State University 15 Students
Colby Community College 13 Students
Washburn University 12 Students
Emporia State University 11 Students
University of Nebraska at Kearney 9 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 7 Students
Fort Hays Tech - Northwest 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 12 Students
Biology 6 Students
Chemistry 5 Students
Elementary Education 5 Students
Business 4 Students
Education 4 Students
Cosmetology 4 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 3 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 15 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
2/8/2014
The sports teams are pretty good. Football and wrestling are a big deal for our school every year.
5.0 NicheUser
11/5/2013
The athletics at Norton have a great coaching staff and are usually very successful and fun.
5.0 NicheUser
11/5/2013
The rules are kept but sometimes there are unnecessary exceptions.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 student
3/28/2008

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Norton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Norton, KS, in the Norton neighborhood, and is served by the Norton Community Schools in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 188 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24.5% are proficient in reading. Norton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $119,408. Discover additional schools in the area, like Norton Junior High School, Eisenhower Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Norton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Norton High School.

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