Belle Plaine High

901 N. Main Street
Belle Plaine, KS 67013

www.usd357.org

176 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Belle Plaine High School is a public secondary institution located in Belle Plaine, Kansas, serving as part of the USD 357 school district. The school provides a traditional educational environment for students in the local community, emphasizing core academic instruction alongside various extracurricular activities. As a smaller school district, USD 357 focuses on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where students have the opportunity to engage closely with faculty and participate in regional athletics and organizations.

The school’s website serves as the primary communication hub for students, parents, and the community, offering access to academic calendars, district policies, and administrative resources. By maintaining these resources, Belle Plaine High aims to support student success while keeping stakeholders informed about school events and district initiatives. Prospective families or community members interested in more specific information, such as current curriculum offerings or sports schedules, can visit the official district website at http://www.usd357.org.

176

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belle Plaine High
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	20
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
144 (81.8 %)
Hispanic
20 (11.4 %)
Two or More
7 (4.0 %)
Asian
2 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Belle Plaine
Phone:	(620)488-2421
Website:	http://www.usd357.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 59

Grade 10 42

Grade 11 37

Grade 12 38