Erie High School

Erie High School is a small rural high school located in Erie, Kansas. Serving students from ninth through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 154 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 with 13 full-time equivalent teachers. Despite its modest academic ranking of 3.2 out of 10 on MySchoolScout's rating system, Erie High School is committed to supporting its students in their educational journey, especially given that only 18% are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 25% are proficient or above in Math.

The school’s location in a remote rural setting means it faces unique challenges but also benefits from the strong sense of community that comes with being part of a close-knit neighborhood. Erie High School is dedicated to providing a supportive environment where students can grow both academically and personally, focusing on student development rather than solely on test scores. Erie High School sits in a rural area, fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere among its students and families.

With an enrollment of 154 students, Erie High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Erie High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.