For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,044 students in Pittsburg, KS.
The top ranked public high school in Pittsburg, KS is Pittsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburg, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Pittsburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Pittsburg, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pittsburg High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pittsburg, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburg High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1978 East 4th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3200
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,044 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pittsburg, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Pittsburg, KS include Pittsburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pittsburg?
1 public high schools are located in Pittsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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