Serving 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pawnee Heights ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pawnee Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pawnee Heights's student population of 131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pawnee Heights ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pawnee Heights is 0.22, 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
#361 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawnee Heights's ranking?
Pawnee Heights is ranked #361 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pawnee Heights often compared to?
Pawnee Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like Larned Sr High School, Hodgeman County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pawnee Heights?
The graduation rate of Pawnee Heights is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pawnee Heights?
131 students attend Pawnee Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pawnee Heights students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pawnee Heights?
Pawnee Heights has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pawnee Heights offer ?
Pawnee Heights offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Pawnee Heights part of?
Pawnee Heights is part of Pawnee Heights School District.
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