Serving 86 students in grades 9-12, Pretty Prairie High School ranks in the top 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pretty Prairie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pretty Prairie High School's student population of 86 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pretty Prairie High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pretty Prairie High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
n/a
6%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pretty Prairie High School's ranking?
Pretty Prairie High School is ranked #597 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 28% KS state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 86%.
How many students attend Pretty Prairie High School?
86 students attend Pretty Prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pretty Prairie High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pretty Prairie High School?
Pretty Prairie High School has a student ration of 9:1, 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
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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