Great Bend High School is a public high school located in Great Bend, Kansas, serving students in grades 9–12. The school is the only high school in Great Bend USD 428 public school district. The athletic teams are known as the Panthers and all athletic programs compete in the 5A division according to the KSHSAA.
Serving 923 students in grades 9-12, Great Bend 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 13% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 923 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Great Bend High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 197.3 square miles in Great Bend, KS, with typical drives to the school taking about 15-20 minutes and an average distance of 8.8 miles to the zone edge, extending up to 14.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Bend High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Great Bend High School's student population of 923 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
923 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great Bend 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 Great Bend High School is 0.51, 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
#1158 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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
92%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
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
Black, Red
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Bend High School's ranking?
Great Bend High School is ranked #1158 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Great Bend High School often compared to?
Great Bend High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellinwood High School, Hoisington High School, Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Bend High School?
The graduation rate of Great Bend High School is 92%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Great Bend High School?
923 students attend Great Bend High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Great Bend High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Bend High School?
Great Bend High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Great Bend High School offer ?
Great Bend High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Bend High School part of?
Great Bend High School is part of Great Bend School District.
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