Serving 174 students in grades 9-12, Garden Plain 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garden Plain High School's student population of 174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Garden Plain 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 Garden Plain High School is 0.15, 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
#680 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Plain High School's ranking?
Garden Plain High School is ranked #680 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Garden Plain High School often compared to?
Garden Plain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andale 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 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garden Plain High School?
The graduation rate of Garden Plain High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Garden Plain High School?
174 students attend Garden Plain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Garden Plain High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden Plain High School?
Garden Plain High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garden Plain High School offer ?
Garden Plain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garden Plain High School part of?
Garden Plain High School is part of Renwick School District.
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