Serving 176 students in grades 9-12, Belle Plaine 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 approximately equal to 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 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- 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: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belle Plaine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Belle Plaine High School's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine High School is 0.32, 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
#821 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
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
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Plaine High School's ranking?
Belle Plaine High School is ranked #821 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Belle Plaine High School often compared to?
Belle Plaine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argonia High School, Caldwell Secondary 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 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 Belle Plaine High School?
The graduation rate of Belle Plaine High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Belle Plaine High School?
176 students attend Belle Plaine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Belle Plaine High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Plaine High School?
Belle Plaine High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belle Plaine High School offer ?
Belle Plaine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Belle Plaine High School part of?
Belle Plaine High School is part of Belle Plaine School District.
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