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#834 of 1,294 schools in KS
Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
High School · Central Plains · Claflin, KS
A high school in Claflin, KS where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 348, Claflin, KS 67525
- Math 27% proficient (2025)
- Reading 36% proficient (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average257/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,036
Median home value
$151,300
Median rent
$566/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Plains Adult Diploma ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 8–12 | 0.5 mi | 623 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central Plains
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $5,279NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School is listed in Central Plains; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School is a public high school in Claflin, KS, part of Central Plains, serving approximately 141 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #834 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
What grades does Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School serve?
Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School?
Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School rank in KS?
Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School ranks #834 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School a charter school?
No, Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School a Title I school?
No, Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School?
52.5% of students at Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Barton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (620) 587-3801
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 67525)
- 816
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67525; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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