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 194 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
West Franklin High School's student population of 194 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
West Franklin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Franklin High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#992 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Franklin High School's ranking?
West Franklin High School is ranked #992 out of 1,280 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 89%.
How many students attend West Franklin High School?
194 students attend West Franklin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of West Franklin High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Franklin High School?
West Franklin High School has a student ration of 10:1, 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.
School Reviews
Review West Franklin High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
