Pittsburg High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States, serving students in grades 9-12. The school is part of Pittsburg USD 250 public school district, is one of the schools in Pittsburg and is the largest high school in southeast Kansas.
Serving 1,033 students in grades 9-12, Pittsburg 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 25% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,033 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pittsburg High's attendance zone covers the entire Pittsburg school district, encompassing approximately 45.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittsburg High School's student population of 1,033 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,033 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1887
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg High School is 0.57, 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
#839 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
23%
Black
4%
7%
White
61%
60%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, White
School Mascot
Purple Dragons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburg High School's ranking?
Pittsburg High School is ranked #839 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pittsburg High School often compared to?
Pittsburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frontenac Sr. High School, Girard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsburg High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsburg High School is 89%, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pittsburg High School?
1,033 students attend Pittsburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pittsburg High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsburg High School?
Pittsburg High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburg High School offer ?
Pittsburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittsburg High School part of?
Pittsburg High School is part of Pittsburg School District.
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