High Schools in Golden Plains

There is only one high school located in Golden Plains, Kansas - Golden Plains High School. This public high school serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Golden Plains school district, which is ranked 154 out of 269 districts in the state and rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Golden Plains High School has a small student population of just 46 students, with a high percentage (73.91%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a socioeconomically disadvantaged student body. The school's academic performance is mixed, with below-average scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Kansas Assessment Program, but significantly higher-than-average scores in Science. This suggests the school may have a particular strength in science education. However, the school's ranking and rating have declined in recent years, going from a 3-star rating in 2018-2019 to a 2-star rating in the most recent year.

Despite the school's small size and some academic challenges, it appears to be well-resourced, with per-student spending of $19,281, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio of 6.1 to 1, which may help provide more individualized attention for students. Overall, Golden Plains High School faces a unique set of challenges and opportunities as a small, rural school serving a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, and may require targeted interventions to improve student outcomes across all subject areas.