PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Plainville High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Plainville school district, located in Plainville, KS with about 199 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Plainville High has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Plainville High School, located in Plainville, Kansas, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Plainville Unified School District 270. As a small-town high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit community environment. The school is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military, by emphasizing both traditional coursework and practical skill development.

Beyond academics, Plainville High places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, including sports, clubs, and student organizations, which serve to enrich the student experience and promote school spirit. The institution operates with the support of the surrounding rural community, aiming to maintain high standards of student success through accessible faculty and a supportive educational culture. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, athletic schedules, or district news, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.plainville270.net.

For more information, contact Plainville High at (785) 434-4547 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

202 SE Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
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PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Plainville, KS with about 199 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Plainville
Total Students:
199
Teachers:
17.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 199 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
96.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.5%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
0.5%

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.