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Pretty Prairie High

Summary:

Pretty Prairie High is a public high school in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, serving 83 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pretty Prairie District, which is ranked 197 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pretty Prairie High has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, ranking as high as 16th and as low as 189th out of Kansas high schools in recent years. While the school has shown some strengths, such as outperforming the state average in 11th grade Science proficiency, its overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state average, with the largest gap in Mathematics. The school has performed well in certain student subgroups, like Female and Low Socio-Economic Status students, but has struggled with Male students. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Pretty Prairie High's academic performance lags behind some of the nearby high-performing schools, such as Haven High and Cheney High.

The analysis of Pretty Prairie High reveals a school with a mix of strengths and challenges, suggesting the need for a deeper examination of the school's practices, resource allocation, and strategies to improve academic outcomes and better serve its diverse student population. The stark contrast between Pretty Prairie High's performance and that of nearby high-performing schools highlights the potential for the school to identify and address the factors contributing to the achievement gap.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 204 E Main
       Pretty Prairie, KS  67570

(620) 459-6313

District: Pretty Prairie

SchoolDigger Rank:
189th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,200 Help


Feeder schools for Pretty Prairie High:

Elementary:    Pretty Prairie Elementary
Middle:    Pretty Prairie Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  82

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.7%
Two or more races:
4.9%
Hispanic:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pretty Prairie High ranks worse than 59.4% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.73. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pretty Prairie High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), two or more races (4.9%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pretty Prairie High is 10.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pretty Prairie High is $11,200.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pretty Prairie High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pretty Prairie High 189th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Pretty Prairie High in the ranking list.)

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Pretty Prairie:

SchoolDigger ranks Pretty Prairie 197th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pretty Prairie High

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Rank History for all students at Pretty Prairie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.31 45th 262 82.8%
2007 74.05 64th 280 77.1%
2008 70.66 79th 267 70.4%
2009 60.22 128th 291 56.0%
2010 47.50 195th 302 35.4%
2011 73.18 65th 298 78.2%
2012 70.97 73rd 317 77.0%
2013 52.81 187th 323 42.1%
2015 50.26 162nd 326 50.3%
2016 87.76 31st 313 90.1%
2017 65.34 98th 316 69.0%
2018 64.95 91st 314 71.0%
2019 88.13 16th 325 95.1%
2021 72.19 57th 320 82.2%
2022 63.18 94th 324 71.0%
2023 63.11 100th 327 69.4%
2024 42.73 189th 318 40.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pretty Prairie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.92 36th 213 83.1%
2022 67.88 50th 223 77.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Pretty Prairie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.31 48th 250 80.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Pretty Prairie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 94.33 6th 252 97.6%
2021 31.04 198th 258 23.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pretty Prairie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.78 150th 296 49.3%
2019 93.09 8th 306 97.4%
2021 73.00 54th 302 82.1%
2022 57.37 109th 307 64.5%
2023 56.28 118th 309 61.8%
2024 41.59 184th 295 37.6%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pretty Prairie High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 84 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1989 66 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 66
1990 63 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1991 71 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 76
1992 78 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1993 85 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1994 83 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1995 90 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1996 90 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1997 88 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1998 103 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1999 109 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2000 115 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2001 114 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2002 101 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 105
2003 101 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 105
2004 98 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 103
2005 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 103
2006 114 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 118
2007 102 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2008 103 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2009 89 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2010 84 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 89
2011 87 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 93
2012 75 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 80
2013 76 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 82
2014 74 0 1 6 0 0 2 0 83
2015 74 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 81
2016 76 1 1 3 1 0 1 0 83
2017 62 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 66
2018 64 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 70
2019 64 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 69
2020 74 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 79
2021 88 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 94
2022 78 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 86
2023 76 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 83
2024 76 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 82

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 Pretty Prairie High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 84 9.0 9.3 0
1989 66 9.0 7.3 n/a
1990 63 8.6 7.3 0
1991 76 8.9 8.5 n/a
1992 79 8.7 9.0 35.4
1993 85 8.7 9.8 18.8
1994 83 9.4 8.8 14.5
1995 91 9.0 10.1 18.7
1996 91 9.0 10.1 18.7
1997 88 8.5 10.4 19.3
1998 106 10.7 9.9 17.9
1999 114 9.8 11.6 13.2
2000 117 12.0 9.8 17.1
2001 117 12.4 9.4 16.2
2002 105 12.8 8.2 24.8
2003 105 12.8 8.2 24.8
2004 103 10.6 9.7 21.4
2005 103 10.0 10.3 22.7
2006 118 11.3 10.4 23.5
2007 102 12.4 8.2 24.5
2008 105 9.5 11.1 21
2009 90 10.3 8.7 21.1
2010 89 7.2 12.3 29.2
2011 93 7.8 11.9 31.2
2012 80 8.7 9.1 30
2013 82 7.4 11.0 30.5
2014 83 5.9 14.0 41
2015 81 6.0 13.5 40.7
2016 83 5.0 16.6 32.5
2017 66 5.2 12.6 40.9
2018 70 5.2 13.3 32.9
2019 69 5.6 12.2 27.5
2020 79 6.1 12.8 27.8
2021 94 8.0 11.7 31.9
2022 86 9.9 8.6 41.9
2023 83 8.3 9.9 32.5
2024 82 7.5 10.8 40.2

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 Pretty Prairie High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 84 9.0 9.3 0
1989 66 9.0 7.3 n/a
1990 63 8.6 7.3 0
1991 76 8.9 8.5 n/a
1992 79 8.7 9.0 35.4
1993 85 8.7 9.8 18.8
1994 83 9.4 8.8 14.5
1995 91 9.0 10.1 18.7
1996 91 9.0 10.1 18.7
1997 88 8.5 10.4 19.3
1998 106 10.7 9.9 17.9
1999 114 9.8 11.6 13.2
2000 117 12.0 9.8 17.1
2001 117 12.4 9.4 16.2
2002 105 12.8 8.2 24.8
2003 105 12.8 8.2 24.8
2004 103 10.6 9.7 21.4
2005 103 10.0 10.3 22.7
2006 118 11.3 10.4 23.5
2007 102 12.4 8.2 24.5
2008 105 9.5 11.1 21
2009 90 10.3 8.7 21.1
2010 89 7.2 12.3 29.2
2011 93 7.8 11.9 31.2
2012 80 8.7 9.1 30
2013 82 7.4 11.0 30.5
2014 83 5.9 14.0 41
2015 81 6.0 13.5 40.7
2016 83 5.0 16.6 32.5
2017 66 5.2 12.6 40.9
2018 70 5.2 13.3 32.9
2019 69 5.6 12.2 27.5
2020 79 6.1 12.8 27.8
2021 94 8.0 11.7 31.9
2022 86 9.9 8.6 41.9
2023 83 8.3 9.9 32.5
2024 82 7.5 10.8 40.2

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 Pretty Prairie High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $420 (3.8%) $10,780 (96.3%) $11,200

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pretty Prairie High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 16th of 325 High schoolsRanks 100th of 327 High schools
 25.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pretty Prairie High)42.941.2
 1.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Pretty Prairie)42.941.2
 1.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Pretty Prairie High)47.617.6
 30%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Pretty Prairie)47.617.6
 30%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Pretty Prairie High)41.731.8
 9.9%
   11th Grade Science (Pretty Prairie)41.731.8
 9.9%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6983
 20.3%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White6476
 18.8%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.5%32.5%
 5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pretty Prairie High

Pretty Prairie High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pretty Prairie Elementary
Middle : Pretty Prairie Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 82 students attended Pretty Prairie High.

Students at Pretty Prairie High are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Pretty Prairie High ranks 189th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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