West Franklin High School

www.usd287.org

200 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Franklin High School, located in Pomona, Kansas, serves as a central educational hub for the West Franklin Unified School District (USD 287). Situated in a small-town rural setting, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from individualized attention and a supportive environment. The institution is committed to preparing its student body for post-secondary success by balancing a traditional core curriculum with various elective opportunities designed to meet the needs of the local community.

Beyond academics, West Franklin High School maintains a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement, including athletics, clubs, and vocational programs. These activities play a vital role in the school's culture, helping students develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic rigor and character development, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the broader Kansas region and beyond.

200

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Franklin High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	5
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
181 (90.5%)
Two or More
11 (5.5%)
Hispanic
5 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (1.0%)
Asian
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:	West Franklin
Phone:	(785)566-3392
Website:	http://www.usd287.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 49

Grade 10 45

Grade 11 56

Grade 12 50