Pittsburg High School

1978 East 4th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 994 students in grades 9-12, Pittsburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 994 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Pittsburg High School's student population of 994 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
994 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Pittsburg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburg High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#623 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
28%
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30-34%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
17%
21%
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Black
4%
6%
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White
66%
63%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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82%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
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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 Pittsburg High School's ranking?
Pittsburg High School is ranked #623 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pittsburg High School often compared to?
Pittsburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frontenac Sr. High School, Girard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Pittsburg High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsburg High School is 82%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pittsburg High School?
994 students attend Pittsburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pittsburg High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburg High School?
Pittsburg High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburg High School offer ?
Pittsburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pittsburg High School part of?
Pittsburg High School is part of Pittsburg School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 994 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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