Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School

Central Plains
700 Albro
Claflin, KS 67525
140 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Central Plains High School, located in Claflin, Kansas, serves as the educational hub for the Central Plains Unified School District 112. As a rural secondary institution, the school prides itself on fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with faculty. The school focuses on preparing students for life beyond graduation by offering a curriculum that balances traditional academics with extracurricular activities, helping to cultivate well-rounded individuals within the small-town setting of Barton County.

Beyond the classroom, Central Plains High School plays a central role in the social life of the Claflin community, particularly through its athletics and local spirit. The school remains deeply connected to the regional identity of central Kansas, emphasizing character development and community involvement. By maintaining a focus on school pride and academic progress, the institution strives to provide its students with the essential skills and values necessary to succeed in their future endeavors while honoring the traditions of the district.
140
Total Students
12.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    127 (90.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (5.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.4 %)
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: Central Plains
Phone: (620)587-3801
Website: http://www.usd112.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 7 29
Grade 8 27
Grade 9 24
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 16
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio