Girard High

www.girard248.org

297 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Girard High School, located in Girard, Kansas, serves as a central educational hub for the community within the Girard Unified School District 248. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of rigorous coursework, vocational opportunities, and extracurricular activities. By focusing on both traditional classroom excellence and character development, the institution aims to foster an environment where students can grow into responsible and productive citizens.

In addition to its academic offerings, Girard High is an integral part of the local social fabric, often serving as a focal point for community spirit through its athletics, arts, and student organizations. The district emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, utilizing its resources to ensure students have access to modern learning tools and personalized attention. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, athletic schedules, or district policies can visit their official website at [www.girard248.org](http://www.girard248.org).

297

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Girard High
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	23
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
251 (84.5 %)
Hispanic
23 (7.7 %)
Two or More
15 (5.1 %)
Black
5 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Girard
Phone:	(620)724-4326
Website:	http://www.girard248.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 61

Grade 10 81

Grade 11 71

Grade 12 84