Centre High School is a rural public secondary school located 5 miles south of Lost Springs and 2 miles north of Lincolnville along U.S. Highway 77 in Marion County, Kansas. It is operated by Centre USD 397 school district.
Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Centre ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
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 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centre ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Centre's student population of 196 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Centre ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centre is 0.27, 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
#713 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centre's ranking?
Centre is ranked #713 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Centre often compared to?
Centreis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsboro Middle/high School, Goessel 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centre?
The graduation rate of Centre is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Centre?
196 students attend Centre.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Centre students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centre?
Centre has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Centre offer ?
Centre offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centre part of?
Centre is part of Centre School District.
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