Wetmore High School

321 6th Street
Wetmore, KS 66550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 34 students in grades 9-12, Wetmore High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wetmore High School's student population of 34 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
34 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Wetmore High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wetmore High School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#157 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wetmore High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wetmore High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wetmore High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wetmore High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wetmore High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wetmore High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wetmore High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wetmore High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wetmore High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
100%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Wetmore High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wetmore High School and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wetmore High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wetmore High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wetmore High School's ranking?
Wetmore High School is ranked #157 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Wetmore High School often compared to?
Wetmore High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sabetha High School, Axtell High School, Centralia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wetmore High School?
The graduation rate of Wetmore High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wetmore High School?
34 students attend Wetmore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wetmore High School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wetmore High School?
Wetmore High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wetmore High School offer ?
Wetmore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wetmore High School part of?
Wetmore High School is part of Prairie Hills School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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