Pioneer Trail Junior High School serves 660 students in grades 7-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
660 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
13%
7%
White
76%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
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
How many students attend Pioneer Trail Junior High School?
660 students attend Pioneer Trail Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pioneer Trail Junior High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Trail Junior High School?
Pioneer Trail Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pioneer Trail Junior High School offer ?
Pioneer Trail Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Pioneer Trail Junior High School part of?
Pioneer Trail Junior High School is part of Olathe School District.
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