Bonner Springs High School serves 864 students in grades 9-12.
Bonner Springs High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bonner Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Bonner Springs High School's student population of 864 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
864 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Bonner Springs High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bonner Springs High School is 0.60, 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
#980 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
19%
20%

Black
13%
7%

White
59%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonner Springs High School's ranking?
Bonner Springs High School is ranked #980 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bonner Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Bonner Springs High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bonner Springs High School?
864 students attend Bonner Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bonner Springs High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonner Springs High School?
Bonner Springs High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bonner Springs High School offer ?
Bonner Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bonner Springs High School part of?
Bonner Springs High School is part of Bonner Springs School District.
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