The top reported proficiency rate is 49% in English language arts. The lowest is 16% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Kansas High School
Kansas High School is a small public secondary school serving grades 7 through 12 in the rural village of Kansas, Illinois. The school enrolls a modest population of students across a wide geographic area in western Edgar County, drawing from the village and surrounding farmland.
The school's academic results show a mixed picture. State testing data for the most recent year reveal that middle-school students in grade 7 performed very poorly in mathematics, with a very low proficiency rate. Grade 8 math proficiency was low but somewhat higher. In English language arts, grade 7 students performed substantially better, reaching about mid-range proficiency, while grade 8 students achieved a lower but still moderate result. Grade 8 science proficiency was near the same level as ELA. Testing for grades 3 through 6 did not produce reported results. Because the school serves only grades 7 and above for the high school portion, and does not operate an elementary component, the missing elementary-level data reflects the school's grade structure rather than a gap in instruction. State testing data also note that cut scores changed this year, making comparison to prior years unavailable. A parent may want to ask the school directly about longer-term trends and how students are progressing in mathematics specifically.
Compared to other districts in Edgar County, this school's overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades sits below the midpoint. No graduation rate was available in the data provided. Information about chronic absenteeism, discipline, attendance, or staffing was not included.
The student body of about eighty students is predominantly white, with small numbers of Black, Asian, and Hispanic students. Free-and-reduced-price lunch enrollment data were not available. Special education and English learner enrollment counts were not reported.
Kansas High School sits within its village rather than on a campus isolated from town, anchoring a small-town educational presence alongside Kansas Elementary School. The surrounding community is very small, with a slow population decline over recent decades. The local housing market is quite affordable by national standards. The area remains primarily agricultural, served by limited commercial establishments and civic anchors including the village library and park. There is no public transit in the village; families rely on personal vehicles to reach school and services.
The district has not published recent strategic priorities or curriculum changes in available sources, making it difficult to characterize the school's pedagogical approach or longer-term direction. For families considering this school, direct conversation with administration about academic support, the mathematics curriculum, and post-secondary pathways would be valuable steps in evaluating fit.
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