Western Plains High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ransom, Kansas 67572 · Western Plains
About Western Plains High
Western Plains High is a public high located in Ransom, in the Western Plains school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 34 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 34.
There are 2 schools in Ransom; Western Plains High ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)24.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Western Plains High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 24.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Western Plains High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Western Plains High a good school?
Western Plains High has a Success Index (US) of 30.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Western Plains High rank in Kansas?
Western Plains High is not ranked: schools need a published Enrollment and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Western Plains High?
Western Plains High had 34 students in 2025.
Is Western Plains High a elementary school or a high school?
Western Plains High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Western Plains High?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Western Plains High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.