Great Bend High School

Great Bend High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2027 Morton St,  Great Bend, KS
Great Bend Unified School District
3.8
3.3
954 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
930
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
930
Math
450
Verbal
480
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
38.4%
State Average
28.7%
Science
50%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
286:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
59.8%
Hispanic
35.6%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native American
1%
Black
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
Barton Community College 179 Students
Fort Hays State University 161 Students
Kansas State University 148 Students
Wichita State University 133 Students
The University of Kansas 81 Students
Emporia State University 70 Students
Washburn University 33 Students
Pittsburg State University 26 Students
University of Oklahoma 25 Students
Baker University 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 40 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Biology 23 Students
Physical Therapy 16 Students
Dental Hygiene 14 Students
Radiologic Technician 13 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 12 Students
Accounting 12 Students
Cosmetology 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 126 Reviews
4.0 Junior
12/24/2025
Great Bend High School is pretty good overall with the arts having a lot of support and sports having most of the support that they need. The faculty is nice and the students are interesting. The academics are supported and advanced classes are available to those who would like them.
1.0
9/5/2025
hays son, decent teachers but just does not get it done for me, 19-14 just crushes my soul every time i think about it
4.0 Junior
12/2/2024
I think great bend high school is an amazing school with amazing teachers and awesome students with an amazing favility
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
2.0 student
1/23/2026
Overall, the school is relatively well. Students such as myself and others have been able to learn an adequate amount of material throughout the year. However, when it comes to non-academic related incidents, parts of the staff doesn't fare well. Many teachers and staff members require social contra...
2.0 other
12/15/2025
this school is full of problems and drugs
5.0 student
10/27/2012
This school has a variety of well challenging academic programs and great examples of leadership.
1.0 parent
8/6/2009

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Great Bend High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Great Bend, KS, in the Great Bend neighborhood, and is served by the Great Bend Unified School District in Kansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 954 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Great Bend High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 930 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $149,391. Discover additional schools in the area, like Great Bend Middle School, Central Kansas Christian Academy, Great Bend Sda School, and more. Learn more about what Great Bend has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Great Bend High School.

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