- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phillipsburg, KS
Phillipsburg High
Federal NCES profile for Phillipsburg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201065000606
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phillipsburg High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Phillipsburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Phillipsburg High has class sizes smaller than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phillipsburg High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Phillipsburg, KS.
School address
District: Phillipsburg · Kansas
NCES ID 201065000606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Phillipsburg High held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 201065000606 · Phillipsburg, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 10.8:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Phillipsburg Elem (233 students)
Phillipsburg High held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Phillipsburg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Phillipsburg E
Phillipsburg Elem
233 students
- Phillipsburg M
Phillipsburg Middle
179 students
- This school
Phillipsburg High
173 students
What this shows Phillipsburg High reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phillipsburg High compares
Phillipsburg High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 31% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Kansas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Phillipsburg High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Phillipsburg reports $14,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phillipsburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phillipsburg Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phillipsburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Phillipsburg High
How many students attend Phillipsburg High?
Phillipsburg High has 173 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phillipsburg, KS. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillipsburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Phillipsburg High is 10.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phillipsburg High?
29.4% of students at Phillipsburg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phillipsburg High?
The largest demographic group at Phillipsburg High is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Phillipsburg, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phillipsburg High?
Phillipsburg High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phillipsburg High rank among public schools in Phillipsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Phillipsburg High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Phillipsburg, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Phillipsburg?
Besides Phillipsburg High, Phillipsburg also operates Phillipsburg Elem (233 students) and Phillipsburg Middle (179 students). See the Phillipsburg district page for the complete list.