Garden Plain High

Summary:

Garden Plain High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 173 students in Garden Plain, Kansas, which is part of the Renwick School District. This high-performing school has consistently ranked in the top 50 high schools in Kansas over the past several years, with a current ranking of 108 out of 318 schools statewide.

Garden Plain High's academic performance is generally above the state average, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 35.71% of Garden Plain High students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 33.55%. The school also has a strong performance among female students, ranking 8th out of 250 Kansas high schools in 2020-2021. However, the school's performance for male students and special education students is relatively lower, ranking 97th and 108th, respectively, among Kansas high schools in recent years.

Garden Plain High's success may be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 10.8 over the past three years, and its higher per-student spending of $14,304 in 2018-2019, which is higher than the state average and several nearby schools like Goddard High and Cheney High. While Garden Plain High outperforms the state and district averages, some nearby schools, such as Andale High and Clearwater High, also demonstrate strong academic performance, which could provide valuable insights for collaboration and shared learning.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 720 Sedgwick
       Garden Plain, KS  67050


(316) 531-2272

District: Renwick

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,304 Help


Feeder schools for Garden Plain High:

Elementary:    Colwich Elementary
    Garden Plain Elementary
    St. Marks School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  167

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Hispanic:
3.0%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Garden Plain High ranks better than 66% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.93. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Garden Plain 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 (94%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garden Plain High is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Garden Plain High employs 14.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garden Plain High is $14,304.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garden Plain High:

SchoolDigger ranks Garden Plain High 108th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Garden Plain High in the ranking list.)

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Renwick:

SchoolDigger ranks Renwick 24th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garden Plain High

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Rank History for all students at Garden Plain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 88.23 15th 262 94.3%
2007 84.09 25th 280 91.1%
2008 95.47 1st 267 99.6%
2009 88.26 6th 291 97.9%
2010 81.38 27th 302 91.1%
2011 82.01 20th 298 93.3%
2012 78.00 18th 317 94.3%
2013 85.83 7th 323 97.8%
2015 70.32 76th 326 76.7%
2016 49.45 161st 313 48.6%
2017 68.91 80th 316 74.7%
2018 56.82 128th 314 59.2%
2019 59.25 116th 325 64.3%
2021 82.36 36th 320 88.8%
2022 80.00 45th 324 86.1%
2023 79.77 42nd 327 87.2%
2024 59.93 108th 318 66.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Garden Plain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.90 108th 122 11.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Garden Plain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.16 70th 248 71.8%
2019 71.15 59th 249 76.3%
2021 91.16 8th 250 96.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Garden Plain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.18 128th 248 48.4%
2019 41.76 156th 252 38.1%
2021 56.25 97th 258 62.4%
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Rank History for White students at Garden Plain High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.13 136th 296 54.1%
2019 50.70 143rd 306 53.3%
2021 74.89 48th 302 84.1%
2022 76.86 50th 307 83.7%
2023 75.28 52nd 309 83.2%
2024 48.52 144th 295 51.2%
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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.

Garden Plain High Test Scores
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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Garden Plain High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 206 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1989 193 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1990 189 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1991 184 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1992 202 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1993 193 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1994 185 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1995 193 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 195
1996 193 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 195
1997 215 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 220
1998 236 0 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 243
1999 243 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 247
2000 247 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 250
2001 181 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2002 171 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 174
2003 171 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 174
2004 175 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 177
2005 176 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 1 181
2006 183 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 5 189
2007 200 2 0 2 3 n/a n/a 1 208
2008 217 2 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 227
2009 217 2 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 227
2010 210 0 0 7 0 0 5 0 222
2011 212 1 0 3 1 0 6 0 223
2012 205 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 210
2013 194 1 0 6 2 0 2 0 205
2014 177 1 0 6 2 0 8 0 194
2015 174 1 0 8 4 0 6 0 193
2016 163 3 0 9 3 0 7 0 185
2017 148 2 1 7 2 0 5 0 165
2018 156 2 0 8 2 0 4 0 172
2019 140 3 0 8 0 1 4 0 156
2020 139 2 0 9 0 0 8 0 158
2021 152 2 0 7 0 0 7 0 168
2022 156 2 0 5 0 0 6 0 169
2023 164 1 1 4 0 0 3 0 173
2024 157 1 0 5 0 0 4 0 167

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 Garden Plain High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 208 15.0 13.8 0
1989 197 15.0 13.1 n/a
1990 192 16.6 11.5 0
1991 186 15.4 12.0 n/a
1992 203 17.4 11.6 9.9
1993 194 16.5 11.8 4.6
1994 186 18.0 10.3 3.2
1995 195 16.0 12.2 6.2
1996 195 16.0 12.2 6.2
1997 220 17.2 12.8 8.2
1998 243 18.4 13.2 8.6
1999 247 18.5 13.4 11.7
2000 250 18.0 13.9 7.6
2001 183 14.4 12.7 8.2
2002 174 16.0 10.9 7.5
2003 174 16.0 10.9 7.5
2004 177 15.8 11.2 8.5
2005 181 15.8 11.5 13.9
2006 189 16.0 11.8 10.3
2007 208 19.3 10.8 9.7
2008 227 14.8 15.3 8.4
2009 227 15.8 14.4 11.9
2010 222 17.3 12.8 12.6
2011 223 17.7 12.5 13.5
2012 210 18.5 11.3 12.4
2013 205 18.7 10.9 16.1
2014 194 18.8 10.3 14.9
2015 193 16.0 12.0 14.5
2016 185 16.0 11.5 15.7
2017 165 15.7 10.5 18.2
2018 172 14.7 11.7 16.3
2019 156 16.0 9.7 16
2020 158 16.5 9.5 12.7
2021 168 16.5 10.1 15.5
2022 169 15.6 10.8 14.8
2023 173 16.1 10.7 15
2024 167 14.1 11.8 15

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 Garden Plain High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 208 15.0 13.8 0
1989 197 15.0 13.1 n/a
1990 192 16.6 11.5 0
1991 186 15.4 12.0 n/a
1992 203 17.4 11.6 9.9
1993 194 16.5 11.8 4.6
1994 186 18.0 10.3 3.2
1995 195 16.0 12.2 6.2
1996 195 16.0 12.2 6.2
1997 220 17.2 12.8 8.2
1998 243 18.4 13.2 8.6
1999 247 18.5 13.4 11.7
2000 250 18.0 13.9 7.6
2001 183 14.4 12.7 8.2
2002 174 16.0 10.9 7.5
2003 174 16.0 10.9 7.5
2004 177 15.8 11.2 8.5
2005 181 15.8 11.5 13.9
2006 189 16.0 11.8 10.3
2007 208 19.3 10.8 9.7
2008 227 14.8 15.3 8.4
2009 227 15.8 14.4 11.9
2010 222 17.3 12.8 12.6
2011 223 17.7 12.5 13.5
2012 210 18.5 11.3 12.4
2013 205 18.7 10.9 16.1
2014 194 18.8 10.3 14.9
2015 193 16.0 12.0 14.5
2016 185 16.0 11.5 15.7
2017 165 15.7 10.5 18.2
2018 172 14.7 11.7 16.3
2019 156 16.0 9.7 16
2020 158 16.5 9.5 12.7
2021 168 16.5 10.1 15.5
2022 169 15.6 10.8 14.8
2023 173 16.1 10.7 15
2024 167 14.1 11.8 15

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 Garden Plain High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $855 (6.0%) $13,449 (94.0%) $14,304

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Garden Plain High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 116th of 325 High schoolsRanks 42nd of 327 High schools
 22.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Garden Plain High)32.641.7
 9.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Renwick)25.639.3
 13.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Garden Plain High)32.620.8
 11.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Renwick)27.832
 4.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Garden Plain High)26.352.6
 26.3%
   11th Grade Science (Renwick)27.740.3
 12.6%
   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 Students156173
 10.9%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic84
 50%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White140164
 17.1%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16%15%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden Plain High

Students at Garden Plain High are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Garden Plain High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Colwich Elementary
Elementary : Garden Plain Elementary
Elementary : St. Marks School

Garden Plain High ranks 108th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 167 students attended Garden Plain High.


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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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