High Schools in Central Plains

The Central Plains region is home to two high schools: Central Plains Junior Senior High School and Central Plains Adult Diploma Program. While Central Plains Junior Senior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.9, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 162 out of 327 Kansas high schools in 2022-2023 to 192 out of 332 in 2024-2025. Both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, with each at 19.5%.

Academically, Central Plains Junior Senior High School is struggling, with test scores consistently below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across various grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 33.33% of 10th graders at the school were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 37.93%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (52.48%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population.

While the low student-teacher ratio at Central Plains Junior Senior High School could be a strength, the school's declining statewide ranking suggests that this factor alone may not be enough to drive better performance. The high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools are also noteworthy and may be an area of focus for the Central Plains district. Overall, the data provides a mixed picture of the high schools in the Central Plains region, with academic performance and attendance issues appearing to be areas that warrant further investigation and potential improvement efforts.