Serving 82 students in grades 9-12, Pretty Prairie 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% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pretty Prairie High serves the entire district of Pretty Prairie, KS, encompassing approximately 210.6 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 13 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pretty Prairie High School's student population of 82 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pretty Prairie 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 Pretty Prairie High School is 0.10, 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
#826 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pretty Prairie High School's ranking?
Pretty Prairie High School is ranked #826 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pretty Prairie High School often compared to?
Pretty Prairie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nickerson High School, Hutchinson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pretty Prairie High School?
The graduation rate of Pretty Prairie High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pretty Prairie High School?
82 students attend Pretty Prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pretty Prairie High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pretty Prairie High School?
Pretty Prairie High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pretty Prairie High School offer ?
Pretty Prairie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pretty Prairie High School part of?
Pretty Prairie High School is part of Pretty Prairie School District.
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