COLBY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Colby Senior High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Colby Public Schools school district, located in Colby, KS with about 293 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Colby Senior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Colby Senior High School, located in Colby, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Colby Public Schools district (USD 315). As a central pillar of the community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue excellence in their studies while engaging in a variety of extracurricular activities that promote personal growth and community involvement.
In addition to its core curriculum, Colby Senior High takes pride in its "Eagles" spirit, maintaining a robust program of athletics, performing arts, and student organizations. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for leadership and collaboration, the school strives to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to navigate their future endeavors. Through its commitment to both academic and extracurricular development, Colby Senior High remains a focal point for student life and educational achievement in Northwest Kansas.
For more information, contact Colby Senior High at (785) 460-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Colby, KS 67701-3721
(785) 460-5300
http://www.colbyeagles.org
COLBY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Colby, KS with about 293 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Colby Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 293
- Teachers:
- 15.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 293 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COLBY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 56.7%
- Male
- 43.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.