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Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
321:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
84.5%
Hispanic
7.7%
Two or more races
5.1%
Black
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Pittsburg State University69 Students
Kansas State University35 Students
The University of Kansas27 Students
Fort Scott Community College19 Students
Emporia State University15 Students
University of Arkansas14 Students
Wichita State University13 Students
Labette Community College10 Students
Missouri State University8 Students
Missouri Southern State University8 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing13 Students
Business9 Students
Biology9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies9 Students
Elementary Education9 Students
Psychology6 Students
Computer Science6 Students
Early Childhood Education5 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry5 Students
Accounting4 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.933 Reviews
5.0Senior
9/5/2024
Attending Girard schools my whole life has been such a blessing. I feel very prepared, compared to other students in this area, for my future. The school makes everyone feel welcome and loved no matter the background. All the teachers and staff have such a genuine relationship with their students that are professional, but also reassuring.
5.0Senior
11/22/2019
I have always had a really great experience at Girard. The atmosphere is great and there is something for everyone to be involved with. Girard is a very inclusive environment with students.
4.0Senior
1/2/2019
Girard High School is a well educated school. They offer many college courses for students. This school also provides many engaging clubs.
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Girard High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Girard, KS, in the Girard neighborhood, and is served by the Girard Unified School District in Kansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 285 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Girard High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1380 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $133,865. Discover additional schools in the area, like Girard Middle School, R.V. Haderlein Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Girard has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Girard High School.
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