High Schools in Central Plains

The Central Plains region is home to two high schools: Central Plains Adult Diploma Program, a public virtual high school serving grades 8-12, and Central Plains Junior Senior High School, a traditional brick-and-mortar high school with a relatively small student population of 140 students.

Central Plains Junior Senior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 136th out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 174th out of 318 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across various grade levels. However, the school's 11th grade Science proficiency rate is higher than the state average. In contrast, Central Plains Adult Diploma Program has a very low free and reduced-price lunch rate of 0.25%, indicating a student population that is predominantly from higher-income families.

The stark contrast in student populations between the two schools is noteworthy, with Central Plains Junior Senior High School having a relatively high free and reduced-price lunch rate of 45%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families. This difference in student demographics could have implications for the schools' resources, funding, and the educational experiences they provide. Additionally, the small student population at Central Plains Junior Senior High School may allow for a more personalized learning environment, as evidenced by the school's low student-teacher ratio of 11:1.