Western Plains High

Western Plains
100 School St.
Ransom, KS 67572
20 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Western Plains High School, located at 100 School St. in Ransom, Kansas, serves as a vital educational institution within the USD 106 school district. Situated in a small, rural community, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where students benefit from individualized attention and a strong sense of community support. As part of a consolidated district, Western Plains is dedicated to fostering academic growth while preparing its students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

The school's curriculum and activities are designed to offer a well-rounded educational experience despite the constraints often found in smaller districts. Through their official website (http://www.usd106.org), the district provides resources for students, parents, and the community, reflecting their commitment to transparency and active parent-teacher communication. By focusing on essential core values and local engagement, Western Plains High School strives to maintain a standard of excellence that keeps its students connected to their heritage while looking forward to their future opportunities.
20
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    15 (75.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (25.0 %)
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: Western Plains
Phone: (785)731-2352
Website: http://www.usd106.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 20
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 5
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 3
Gender Ratio