Best High Schools in Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg, KS has 7 high schools with 2,493 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pittsburg score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pittsburg meet expectations.

1. Girard High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Girard • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 297 Students

2. Pittsburg High

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pittsburg • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1017 Students

3. Frontenac Sr. High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frontenac Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students

4. Columbus Junior High And High School

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students

5. Southeast High

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherokee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students

6. North East High

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northeast • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 136 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg, KS has 6 middle schools with 1,845 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pittsburg score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pittsburg meet expectations.

1. Central Elem

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbus • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 188 Students

2. Girard Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Girard • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students

3. Pittsburg Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pittsburg • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students

4. Frontenac Jr. High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frontenac Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 219 Students

5. Southeast Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherokee • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 147 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg, KS has 9 elementary schools with 3,274 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pittsburg score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pittsburg exceed expectations.

1. R V Haderlein Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Girard • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students

2. Frank Layden Elem

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Frontenac Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students

3. Southeast Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cherokee • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 158 Students

4. Lakeside Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pittsburg • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 422 Students

5. Geo E Nettels Elem

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pittsburg • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students

6. Westside Elem

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pittsburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students

7. Northeast Elem

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northeast • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 341 Students

8. Meadowlark Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pittsburg • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students

9. Park Elem

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Columbus • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 201 Students

10. St Marys Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Marys Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 292 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pittsburg, KS

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Pittsburg, KS has a total population of 22,961 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pittsburg, KS

7,612

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pittsburg, KS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

25.99 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.15 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.83 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pittsburg, KS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pittsburg, KS.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,170 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pittsburg, KS Internet Health Assessment.

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