Pleasant Ridge High

www.easton449.org

162 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pleasant Ridge High School, located in Easton, Kansas, serves as the cornerstone of the Easton Unified School District (USD 449). As a small, rural public school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and strong relationships with faculty and staff. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement while preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Pleasant Ridge High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs, which are central to the school’s spirit and student development. By encouraging participation in clubs, sports, and community service, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who possess both academic competence and strong character. With its focus on school pride and community involvement, Pleasant Ridge serves as a vital hub for the Easton area, dedicated to the growth and future prospects of its student body.

162

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Ridge High
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	7
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
146 (90.1 %)
Hispanic
7 (4.3 %)
Two or More
6 (3.7 %)
Black
2 (1.2 %)
Asian
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:	Easton
Phone:	(913)651-5556
Website:	http://www.easton449.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 43

Grade 10 32

Grade 11 53

Grade 12 34