Bern High School (Closed 2013)

416 Jilson St Box 44
Bern, KS 66408
Bern High School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 86%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(11-12)
≥50%
84%
(11-12)
≥50%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
(11-12)
≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prairie Hills School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bern High School?
The graduation rate of Bern High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bern High School?
43 students attend Bern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bern High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bern High School?
Bern High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bern High School offer ?
Bern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bern High School part of?
Bern High School is part of Prairie Hills School District.

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