Horton High School is a public secondary school in Horton, Kansas, United States. It is operated by South Brown County USD 430, and has approximately 150 students enrolled.
Serving 160 students in grades 9-12, Horton High School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horton High School's student population of 160 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Horton High School 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 Horton High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1202 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
19%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
65%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Charger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horton High School's ranking?
Horton High School is ranked #1202 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Horton High School often compared to?
Horton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hiawatha Sr High School, Kickapoo Nation School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horton High School?
The graduation rate of Horton High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Horton High School?
160 students attend Horton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Horton High School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horton High School?
Horton High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horton High School offer ?
Horton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horton High School part of?
Horton High School is part of South Brown County School District.
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