Council Grove High School is a public high school located in Council Grove, Kansas, United States, and operated by Morris County USD 417 school district. The school serves students in grades 9 to 12 and educates approximately 226 students. The principal is Jay Doornbos.
Serving 368 students in grades 7-12, Council Grove Junior Senior High School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Council Grove Junior Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Council Grove, KS, encompassing approximately 534.1 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 22.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Council Grove Junior Senior High School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Council Grove Junior Senior 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 Council Grove Junior Senior High School is 0.22, 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
#656 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)15.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Yellow, Gold
School Mascot
Braves
Source: 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 #656 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 88%.
How many students attend Council Grove Junior Senior High School?
368 students attend Council Grove Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Council Grove Junior Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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