Plainville High

Plainville
202 SE Cardinal Avenue
Plainville, KS 67663
197 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Plainville High School, located in Plainville, Kansas, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Plainville Unified School District 270. As a small-town high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit community environment. The school is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military, by emphasizing both traditional coursework and practical skill development.

Beyond academics, Plainville High places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, including sports, clubs, and student organizations, which serve to enrich the student experience and promote school spirit. The institution operates with the support of the surrounding rural community, aiming to maintain high standards of student success through accessible faculty and a supportive educational culture. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, athletic schedules, or district news, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.plainville270.net.
197
Total Students
17.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    180 (91.4%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.5%)
  • Black
    5 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.5%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
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: Plainville
Phone: (785)434-4547
Website: http://www.plainville270.net
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 68
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 7 47
Grade 8 28
Grade 9 33
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 31
Grade 12 30
Gender Ratio