West Franklin High School is a four-year, comprehensive, public high school located in Pomona, Kansas, United States, serving grades 9 through 12. The school was established in 2007 with the merger of Williamsburg High School and Pomona High School.
Serving 200 students in grades 9-12, West Franklin 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Franklin High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Pomona, KS, covering approximately 250.9 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 16.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Franklin High School's student population of 200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Franklin 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 West Franklin High School is 0.19, 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
#852 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Franklin High School's ranking?
West Franklin High School is ranked #852 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are West Franklin High School often compared to?
West Franklin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ottawa Sr High School by visitors of our site.
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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Franklin High School?
The graduation rate of West Franklin High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Franklin High School?
200 students attend West Franklin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Franklin High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Franklin High School?
West Franklin High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Franklin High School offer ?
West Franklin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Franklin High School part of?
West Franklin High School is part of West Franklin School District.
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