Great Bend High School

Great Bend
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS 67530
923 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Great Bend High School, located at 2027 Morton in Great Bend, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Great Bend Unified School District, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement while providing a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities designed to help students develop well-rounded skills and personal interests.

The school environment emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to prepare for their post-graduation goals, whether they involve higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Through its curriculum and community involvement, Great Bend High School strives to cultivate an inclusive culture that values school spirit, civic responsibility, and the long-term success of its student body.
923
Total Students
68.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    552 (59.8%)
  • Hispanic
    329 (35.6%)
  • Two or More
    20 (2.2%)
  • Black
    9 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    9 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
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: Great Bend
Phone: (620)793-1521
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 923
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 68.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 497
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 73

* 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 9 218
Grade 10 233
Grade 11 235
Grade 12 237
Gender Ratio