Serving 34 students in grades 9-12, Wetmore High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Top Rankings
Wetmore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wetmore High School?
The graduation rate of Wetmore High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wetmore High School?
34 students attend Wetmore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wetmore High School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wetmore High School?
Wetmore High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wetmore High School offer ?
Wetmore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wetmore High School part of?
Wetmore High School is part of Prairie Hills School District.
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