Council Grove High School is a public high school located in Council Grove, Kansas, United States, and operated by Morris County USD 417 school district. The school serves students in grades 9 to 12 and educates approximately 226 students. The principal is Jay Doornbos.
Serving 360 students in grades 7-12, Council Grove Junior Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Council Grove Junior Senior High School's student population of 360 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Colors
Blue, Yellow, Gold
School Rankings
Council Grove Junior Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Council Grove Junior Senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Braves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Council Grove Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Council Grove Junior Senior High School is ranked #656 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Council Grove Junior Senior High School often compared to?
Council Grove Junior Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burlington High School, White City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Council Grove Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Council Grove Junior Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Council Grove Junior Senior High School?
360 students attend Council Grove Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Council Grove Junior Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Council Grove Junior Senior High School?
Council Grove Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Council Grove Junior Senior High School offer ?
Council Grove Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Council Grove Junior Senior High School part of?
Council Grove Junior Senior High School is part of Morris County School District.
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