Belle Plaine High School vs. Argonia High School
Should I attend Belle Plaine High School or Argonia High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Belle Plaine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Argonia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 167 students in grades 9-12, Belle Plaine 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 86 students in grades 6-12, Argonia High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
167 students
86 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1174 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#550 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30-39%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
14
Grade 7 Students
-
11
Grade 8 Students
-
15
Grade 9 Students
47
10
Grade 10 Students
37
13
Grade 11 Students
37
13
Grade 12 Students
46
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
84%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
