Serving 777 students in grades 9-12, Bonner Springs 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bonner Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bonner Springs High School's student population of 777 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bonner Springs 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 Bonner Springs High School is 0.62, which is more 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
#1048 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
21%
Black
12%
7%
White
56%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonner Springs High School's ranking?
Bonner Springs High School is ranked #1048 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Bonner Springs High School often compared to?
Bonner Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piper High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bonner Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Bonner Springs High School is 87%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bonner Springs High School?
777 students attend Bonner Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bonner Springs High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonner Springs High School?
Bonner Springs High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bonner Springs High School offer ?
Bonner Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bonner Springs High School part of?
Bonner Springs High School is part of Bonner Springs School District.
In what neighborhood is Bonner Springs High School located?
Bonner Springs High School is located in the Bonner Loring neighborhood of Bonner Springs, KS. There are 2 other public schools located in Bonner Loring.
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