Serving 352 students in grades 7-12, Council Grove Junior Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than 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 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Council Grove Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Council Grove Junior Senior High School's student population of 352 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Council Grove Junior Senior 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 Council Grove Junior Senior High School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
6%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
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 Council Grove Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Council Grove Junior Senior High School is ranked #538 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Council Grove Junior Senior High School often compared to?
Council Grove Junior Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burlington High School, White City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Council Grove Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Council Grove Junior Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Council Grove Junior Senior High School?
352 students attend Council Grove Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Council Grove Junior Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Council Grove Junior Senior High School?
Council Grove Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Council Grove Junior Senior High School offer ?
Council Grove Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Council Grove Junior Senior High School part of?
Council Grove Junior Senior High School is part of Morris County School District.
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