WEST FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

West Franklin High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the West Franklin school district, located in Pomona, KS with about 177 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 12 teachers, West Franklin High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

West Franklin High School, located in Pomona, Kansas, serves as a central educational hub for the West Franklin Unified School District (USD 287). Situated in a small-town rural setting, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from individualized attention and a supportive environment. The institution is committed to preparing its student body for post-secondary success by balancing a traditional core curriculum with various elective opportunities designed to meet the needs of the local community.

Beyond academics, West Franklin High School maintains a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement, including athletics, clubs, and vocational programs. These activities play a vital role in the school's culture, helping students develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic rigor and character development, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the broader Kansas region and beyond.

For more information, contact West Franklin High School at (785) 566-3392 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

511 East Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
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WEST FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pomona, KS with about 177 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
West Franklin
Total Students:
177
Teachers:
12.9
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 schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 177 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.8%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

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.