CREST HIGH SCHOOL

Crest High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Crest school district, located in Colony, KS with about 64 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 5 teachers, Crest High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Crest High School, located in Colony, Kansas, is the secondary educational facility within the Crest Unified School District (USD 479). Serving the rural communities of Anderson County, the school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which fosters close relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community. As a cornerstone of the district, Crest High emphasizes a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of students in a tight-knit, agricultural-focused region.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school strives to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. Despite its smaller size, Crest High offers a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and academic opportunities typical of Kansas rural schools. By maintaining a connection to the district’s broader mission at usd479.org, the school remains committed to fostering academic growth and community engagement for its student body.

For more information, contact Crest High at (620) 852-3521 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.