Serving 109 students in grades 3-12, Pawnee Heights ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pawnee Heights' attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Rozel, KS, covering approximately 284.6 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 14.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pawnee Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pawnee Heights's student population of 109 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pawnee Heights ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pawnee Heights is 0.24, 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
#253 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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 Pawnee Heights's ranking?
Pawnee Heights is ranked #253 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pawnee Heights often compared to?
Pawnee Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like Larned Sr High School, Hodgeman County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pawnee Heights?
The graduation rate of Pawnee Heights is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pawnee Heights?
109 students attend Pawnee Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pawnee Heights students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pawnee Heights?
Pawnee Heights has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pawnee Heights offer ?
Pawnee Heights offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pawnee Heights part of?
Pawnee Heights is part of Pawnee Heights School District.
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