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#682 of 1,294 schools in KS
Western Plains High
High School · Western Plains · Ransom, KS
A high school in Ransom, KS where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 School St., Ransom, KS 67572
- Math 39% proficient (2025)
- Reading 18% proficient (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western Plains High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 24 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western Plains High 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,250
Median home value
$64,500
Median rent
$625/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67572; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Western Plains
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Plains High is listed in Western Plains; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Plains High
Western Plains High is a public high school in Ransom, KS, part of Western Plains, serving approximately 31 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #682 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Plains High
What grades does Western Plains High serve?
Western Plains High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Western Plains High?
Western Plains High has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Plains High?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Plains High is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Plains High rank in KS?
Western Plains High ranks #682 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Western Plains High's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Plains High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Western Plains High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Plains High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Western Plains High a charter school?
No, Western Plains High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Plains High a Title I school?
No, Western Plains High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Plains High?
64.5% of students at Western Plains High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ness County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (785) 731-2352
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 67572)
- 403
- Area median age
- 63.8
Official sources & links
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 67572; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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