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Western Plains High School

100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Western Plains High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Western Plains High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Western Plains High School's student population of 20 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
20 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Western Plains High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Plains High School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#160 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Western Plains High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Plains High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Plains High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Western Plains High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Western Plains High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Plains High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Western Plains High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
75%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Western Plains High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Western Plains High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Plains High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Western Plains High School and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Plains High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
25%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Plains High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Plains High School's ranking?
Western Plains High School is ranked #160 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Plains High School?
The graduation rate of Western Plains High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Western Plains High School?
20 students attend Western Plains High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Western Plains High School students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Plains High School?
Western Plains High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Western Plains High School offer ?
Western Plains High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Western Plains High School part of?
Western Plains High School is part of Western Plains School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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