West Franklin High School

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West Franklin High School ranks 119 th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Franklin High School is a public high school located in Pomona, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 204 students. The school is part of the West Franklin school district, which is ranked 186 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While West Franklin High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Kansas high schools, its performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with a high ranking of 30 in 2016-2017 and a low ranking of 210 in 2014-2015. The school performs slightly below the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, but better in Science. Its performance for white students and low socioeconomic status (SES) students is lower than the overall school performance and the state averages.

Despite the higher spending per student ($18,712) and lower student-teacher ratio (11.2-13.8) compared to nearby schools, West Franklin High School's academic performance is not significantly better. When compared to other local schools, such as Baldwin High and Central Heights High, West Franklin High School's performance is generally in the middle to lower range. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (38-47%) may also be a factor in its academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

511 East Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076

(785) 566-3392

District: West Franklin

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,712

Feeder schools for West Franklin High School:

Elementary:	Appanoose Elementary School
	Williamsburg Elementary School
Middle:	West Franklin Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 194

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Franklin High School ranks better than 62.6% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.41. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Franklin High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), two or more races (4.1%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Franklin High School is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare West Franklin High School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Franklin High School is $18,712.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Franklin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Franklin High School 119^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See West Franklin High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

West Franklin:

SchoolDigger ranks West Franklin 186^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Franklin High School

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Rank History for all students at West Franklin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2008	31.00	210^th	267	21.3%
2009	47.51	175^th	291	39.9%
2010	62.41	118^th	302	60.9%
2011	77.62	46^th	298	84.6%
2012	73.01	53^rd	317	83.3%
2013	72.17	77^th	323	76.2%
2015	40.62	210^th	326	35.6%
2016	48.60	164^th	313	47.6%
2017	89.39	30^th	316	90.5%
2018	64.15	95^th	314	69.7%
2019	65.44	90^th	325	72.3%
2021	56.35	126^th	320	60.6%
2022	60.61	104^th	324	67.9%
2023	58.91	121^st	327	63.0%
2024	56.41	119^th	318	62.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Franklin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	55.92	90^th	228	60.5%
2019	72.95	39^th	229	83.0%
2022	54.03	85^th	223	61.9%
2023	58.40	81^st	250	67.6%
2024	44.25	133^rd	249	46.6%

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Rank History for Female students at West Franklin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	53.70	112^th	248	54.8%
2019	61.00	86^th	249	65.5%
2021	61.28	84^th	250	66.4%

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Rank History for Male students at West Franklin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	67.73	65^th	248	73.8%
2019	60.05	90^th	252	64.3%
2021	49.11	126^th	258	51.2%

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Rank History for White students at West Franklin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	47.07	147^th	296	50.3%
2019	61.34	97^th	306	68.3%
2021	52.09	126^th	302	58.3%
2022	54.29	125^th	307	59.3%
2023	54.60	128^th	309	58.6%
2024	43.66	176^th	295	40.3%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Franklin High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	220	1	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	1	233
2009	217	0	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	225
2010	202	1	3	15	6	0	4	0	231
2011	191	0	0	11	3	0	3	0	208
2012	190	0	0	10	3	0	3	0	206
2013	176	0	0	5	1	0	2	0	184
2014	174	0	0	2	4	0	4	0	184
2015	173	0	0	5	2	0	3	0	183
2016	156	1	0	4	2	0	4	0	167
2017	151	1	0	5	4	0	5	0	166
2018	159	1	1	7	1	0	8	0	177
2019	162	2	0	6	1	0	9	0	180
2020	180	1	0	6	1	0	5	0	193
2021	174	2	0	12	0	0	6	0	194
2022	187	2	0	9	0	0	6	0	204
2023	188	2	0	7	0	0	7	0	204
2024	178	2	0	5	1	0	8	0	194

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Franklin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	233	23.5	9.9	31.5
2009	225	22.7	9.9	40
2010	231	19.0	12.1	51.9
2011	208	18.1	11.4	51.4
2012	206	39.6	5.2	51
2013	184	21.7	8.4	45.7
2014	184	21.2	8.6	47.8
2015	183	20.0	9.1	50.8
2016	167	17.0	9.8	47.9
2017	166	14.7	11.2	45.8
2018	177	12.9	13.7	43.5
2019	180	15.5	11.6	47.8
2020	193	15.5	12.4	45.6
2021	194	14.4	13.4	46.9
2022	204	14.7	13.8	38.2
2023	204	18.1	11.2	38.2
2024	194	18.5	10.4	49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Franklin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	233	23.5	9.9	31.5
2009	225	22.7	9.9	40
2010	231	19.0	12.1	51.9
2011	208	18.1	11.4	51.4
2012	206	39.6	5.2	51
2013	184	21.7	8.4	45.7
2014	184	21.2	8.6	47.8
2015	183	20.0	9.1	50.8
2016	167	17.0	9.8	47.9
2017	166	14.7	11.2	45.8
2018	177	12.9	13.7	43.5
2019	180	15.5	11.6	47.8
2020	193	15.5	12.4	45.6
2021	194	14.4	13.4	46.9
2022	204	14.7	13.8	38.2
2023	204	18.1	11.2	38.2
2024	194	18.5	10.4	49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Franklin High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,071 (16.4%)	$15,641 (83.6%)	$18,712

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Franklin High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 90^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 121^st of 327 High schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Franklin High School)	29.5	31.2	1.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Franklin)	29.5	31.2	1.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Franklin High School)	25.6	22.9	2.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Franklin)	25.6	22.9	2.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (West Franklin High School)	42.2	29.4	12.8%
11th Grade Science (West Franklin)	42.2	29.4	12.8%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	180	204	13.3%
African American	2	2
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	7	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	162	188	16%
Two or More Races	9	7	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.8%	38.2%	9.5%

Schools Near West Franklin High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Franklin High School	Public	9-12	511 East Franklin	Pomona	66076	Franklin County	West Franklin	No	No	No	No	(785) 566-3392	194	19	10.4	49.0%	178 (91.8%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	56.4	119^th of 318 public high schools	62.6%		58.9	121^st of 327 public high schools	63.0%	2				27.7	27.7				21.3	21.3		34.8	34.8	$18,712	$3,071	$15,641
Ottawa Senior High	Public	9-12	1120 South Ash	Ottawa	66067	Franklin County	Ottawa	No	No	No	No	(785) 229-8020	710	51	14.0	47.6%	594 (83.7%)	19 (2.7%)	45 (6.3%)	5 (0.7%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.5%)	30.1	243^rd of 318 public high schools	23.6%		31.7	245^th of 327 public high schools	25.1%	2				17.9	17.9				16.1	16.1		24.1	24.1	$11,788	$465	$11,323
Ottawa Virtual School	Public, Virtual	6-12	720 Tremont	Ottawa	66067	Franklin County	Ottawa	No	No	Yes	No	(785) 229-8090	18	1	36.0	16.7%	15 (83.3%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High	Public	9-12	508 NE Main	Melvern	66510	Osage County	Marais Des Cygnes Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 549-3313	68	5	13.8	58.8%	64 (94.1%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.4%)	48.7	164^th of 318 public high schools	48.4%		41.5	200^th of 327 public high schools	38.8%	36				16.0	16.0				26.1	26.1		33.3	33.3	$18,614	$175	$18,440
Lyndon High	Public	9-12	421 East 6th St	Lyndon	66451	Osage County	Lyndon	No	No	No	No	(785) 828-4911	125	12	10.1	31.2%	113 (90.4%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	49.8	158^th of 318 public high schools	50.3%		70.6	71^st of 327 public high schools	78.3%	87				35.5	35.5				16.1	16.1		25.8	25.8	$11,876	$415	$11,460
Santa Fe Trail High	Public	9-12	15701 S California Ave	Carbondale	66414	Osage County	Santa Fe Trail	No	No	No	Yes	(800) 836-9525	323	19	16.7	43.0%	286 (88.5%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	20.7	275^th of 318 public high schools	13.5%		23	276^th of 327 public high schools	15.6%	1				17.3	17.3				6.2	6.2		22.8	22.8	$10,922	$1,715	$9,207
Waverly High	Public	6-12	607 Pearson	Waverly	66871	Coffey County	Lebo-Waverly	No	No	No	No	(785) 733-2561	94	10	9.2	35.1%	85 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)	15.4	290^th of 318 public high schools	8.8%		61.4	111^th of 327 public high schools	66.1%	179	50.0	29.4	50.0	9.1	35.7	41.7	23.5	43.8	9.1	30.4	50.0	20.0	38.5	$13,315	$1,857	$11,458
Central Heights High	Public	6-12	3521 Ellis Road	Richmond	66080	Franklin County	Central Heights	No	No	No	No	(785) 869-3455	324	26	12.4	52.2%	291 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	64.8	88^th of 318 public high schools	72.3%		54.4	136^th of 327 public high schools	58.4%	48	25.5	28.6	33.9	36.1	30.8	14.6	26.5	19.6	28.6	21.8	46.4	27.3	36.9	$11,241	$881	$10,360
Baldwin High School	Public	9-12	415 Eisenhower	Baldwin City	66006	Douglas County	Baldwin City	No	No	No	No	(785) 594-2725	413	31	13.5	26.4%	350 (84.7%)	8 (1.9%)	20 (4.8%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (7.0%)	67.7	78^th of 318 public high schools	75.5%		60.7	113^th of 327 public high schools	65.4%	35				36.0	36.0				23.4	23.4		35.1	35.1	$9,873	$721	$9,153

Frequently Asked Questions about West Franklin High School

What is the racial makeup of West Franklin High School?

Students at West Franklin High School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

How many students attend West Franklin High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 194 students attended West Franklin High School.

What schools feed into West Franklin High School?

West Franklin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Appanoose Elementary School
Elementary : Williamsburg Elementary School
Middle : West Franklin Middle School

What district is West Franklin High School in?

West Franklin

Is West Franklin High School a good school?

West Franklin High School ranks 119^th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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