What grades does Girard High serve?

Girard High operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Girard area.

Where is Girard High located?

Girard High is a rural school in Girard, KS.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Girard High?

The student-teacher ratio at Girard High is 14.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Girard, KS?

Schools in Girard include Girard High and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Girard area.

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Girard High — School Calendar 2026-27

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Girard, KS 66743

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Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

Staff DevelopmentStaff Day

Full Day

Sep

Mon

Staff DevelopmentStaff Day

Full Day

Oct

Wed

Early Dismissal / Staff Developmenthalf_day

Half Day Student/Half Day Inservice

Oct

Wed

Early Dismissal / Staff Developmenthalf_day

Half Day Student/Half Day Inservice

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

285

Student:Teacher

14.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

Girard

Econ. Disadvantaged

42.8%

Phone

(620)724-4326

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40-44%

Math Proficiency

30-34%

Graduation Rate

90-94%

Chronic Absenteeism

8.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

3 courses offered

37 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

4 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

106 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

61 test takers

Athletics

14 sports, 31 teams

171 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.6:1

Worse than average in KS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,018

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

18.2

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

0.34

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,608

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,613

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,952

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 71%Local 17%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$131,692

-2.7% 1yr+36.0% 5yr

Pittsburg, KS metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

31.5%

Below 150% poverty line

4.0%

Unemployment rate

11.1%

Uninsured residents

5.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

135

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

124

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

44%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

35 (28%)

Other Health Impairment

20 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

19 (15%)

Autism

7 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

284

Current enrollment

Declining(-13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Sep 28, 2026

Staff Development

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School in USD 248	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School in USD 248	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Staff Development Full Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Staff Development Full Day	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Early Dismissal / Staff Development Half Day Student/Half Day Inservice	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Early Dismissal / Staff Development Half Day Student/Half Day Inservice	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conference Comp Day No School	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conference Comp Day No School	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 16, 2026	Staff Development Full Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 16, 2026	Staff Development Full Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Recess	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Recess	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Dismissal / Staff Development Half Day Student/Half Day Inservice	half_day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Dismissal / Staff Development Half Day Student/Half Day Inservice	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Development Full Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Development Full Day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	School Reconvenes	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	School Reconvenes	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Staff Development Full Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Staff Development Full Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Staff Development Full Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Staff Development Full Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Recess No School in USD 248	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Recess No School in USD 248	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Staff Development Full Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Staff Development Full Day	Staff Day	—
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	Early Dismissal / Staff Development Half Day Student/Half Day Inservice	half_day	—
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	Early Dismissal / Staff Development Half Day Student/Half Day Inservice	half_day	—
Sun, May 16, 2027	High School Graduation	Event	—
Sun, May 16, 2027	High School Graduation	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of School Early Dismissal	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of School Early Dismissal	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No School	Holiday	—