Bern High School serves 43 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 86%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prairie Hills School District
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 84% KS state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bern High School?
The graduation rate of Bern High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bern High School?
43 students attend Bern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bern High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bern High School?
Bern High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bern High School offer ?
Bern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bern High School part of?
Bern High School is part of Prairie Hills School District.
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