Bern High School (Closed 2013)
Bern High School served 43 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 86%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 43 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | ≥50% | 84% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | ≥50% | 86% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 20% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 82% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate (11-12) | ≥50% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prairie Hills School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bern High School is Nemaha Central High School (10.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School (10.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Seneca Nemaha Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 217 students
10.2 miles
214 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557 10.2 9-12 217 - Seneca Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 432 students
10.3 miles
110 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173 10.3 PK-8 432 - Sabetha Sabetha Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 368 students
10.5 miles
101 Oregon
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-3448 10.5 PK-5 368 - Sabetha Sabetha High School Grades: 9-12 | 244 students
10.7 miles
1011 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2155 10.7 9-12 244 - Sabetha Sabetha Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 165 students
10.7 miles
751 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2151 10.7 6-8 165
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