Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Pretty Prairie 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% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pretty Prairie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pretty Prairie High School's student population of 83 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pretty Prairie 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 Pretty Prairie High School is 0.15, 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
#800 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
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 Pretty Prairie High School's ranking?
Pretty Prairie High School is ranked #800 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pretty Prairie High School often compared to?
Pretty Prairie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nickerson High School, Hutchinson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pretty Prairie High School?
The graduation rate of Pretty Prairie High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pretty Prairie High School?
83 students attend Pretty Prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pretty Prairie High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pretty Prairie High School?
Pretty Prairie High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pretty Prairie High School offer ?
Pretty Prairie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pretty Prairie High School part of?
Pretty Prairie High School is part of Pretty Prairie School District.
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