How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ness City High | Western Plains High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ness City, KS | Ransom, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 122 | 34 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.5% | 50.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ness City High | Western Plains High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,639 | $24,158 |
| District | Ness City USD 303 | Western Plains |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ness City High | Western Plains High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.4% | 58.8% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% | 35.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 5.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ness City High | Western Plains High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 140:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.2% | 30.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.