Serving 241 students in grades 7-12, Bluestem Jr/sr 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bluestem Jr/Sr High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Leon, KS, encompassing approximately 373.4 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bluestem Jr/sr High School's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bluestem Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluestem Jr/sr High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1168 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluestem Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Bluestem Jr/sr High School is ranked #1168 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Bluestem Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Bluestem Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Augusta Sr High School, Circle High School, Circle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bluestem Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Bluestem Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bluestem Jr/sr High School?
241 students attend Bluestem Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bluestem Jr/sr High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluestem Jr/sr High School?
Bluestem Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluestem Jr/sr High School offer ?
Bluestem Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluestem Jr/sr High School part of?
Bluestem Jr/sr High School is part of Bluestem School District.
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