Colby Senior High

Colby Public Schools
1890 S Franklin Ave
Colby, KS 67701
284 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
284
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    238 (83.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (13.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Colby Public Schools
Phone: (785)460-5300
Website: http://www.colbyeagles.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 79
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 70
Grade 10 90
Grade 11 53
Grade 12 71
Gender Ratio