Serving 144 students in grades 9-12, Erie 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Erie High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Erie, KS, covering approximately 330.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Erie High School's student population of 144 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Erie 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 Erie 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
#1006 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
White
88%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-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 Erie High School's ranking?
Erie High School is ranked #1006 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Erie High School often compared to?
Erie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chanute High School, St. Paul High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Erie High School?
The graduation rate of Erie High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Erie High School?
144 students attend Erie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Erie High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Erie High School?
Erie High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Erie High School offer ?
Erie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Erie High School part of?
Erie High School is part of Erie-Galesburg School District.
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