Golden Plains High

Golden Plains
335 School Street
Rexford, KS 67753
55 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Golden Plains High School, located in Rexford, Kansas, serves as a central hub for the USD 316 school district. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to providing a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student involvement. As a smaller institution, it benefits from a close-knit environment where students often receive more individualized attention from faculty, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal and scholastic achievement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Golden Plains High School offers various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and student organizations, which are essential to the school’s culture. These programs are designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and community engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded educational approach, the school strives to prepare its students for future success in higher education or the workforce, maintaining strong ties to the local community while equipping youth with the tools necessary for the modern world.
55
Total Students
8.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    38 (69.1%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (30.9%)
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: Golden Plains
Phone: (785)687-3265
Website: http://www.usd316.k12.ks.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 19
Grade 10 14
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio