Serving 725 students in grades 9-12, Piper High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piper High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Piper High School's student population of 725 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piper High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piper High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#817 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
17%
6%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piper High School's ranking?
Piper High School is ranked #817 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Piper High School often compared to?
Piper High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piper High School?
The graduation rate of Piper High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Piper High School?
725 students attend Piper High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Piper High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piper High School?
Piper High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Piper High School offer ?
Piper High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Piper High School part of?
Piper High School is part of Piper-Kansas City School District.
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