Phillipsburg High School is the public high school in Phillipsburg, Kansas at 240 South 7th Street. It is operated by Phillipsburg USD 325 school district. The Panthers are the school mascot and the school colors are blue and gold. Enrollment is around 171 students with 9 percent reported as minority.
Serving 182 students in grades 9-12, Phillipsburg 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 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phillipsburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Phillipsburg High School's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1006 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillipsburg High School's ranking?
Phillipsburg High School is ranked #1006 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
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 Phillipsburg High School?
The graduation rate of Phillipsburg High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Phillipsburg High School?
182 students attend Phillipsburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Phillipsburg High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phillipsburg High School?
Phillipsburg High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Phillipsburg High School offer ?
Phillipsburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phillipsburg High School part of?
Phillipsburg High School is part of Phillipsburg School District.
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