Wetmore High

Wetmore High is a mid-tier multi-level school in Wetmore, Kansas, operated by Prairie Hills. The school enrolls students from the surrounding community in grade M.

Prairie Hills runs 5 schools in total, collectively educating 953 students. Wetmore High is one of those campuses.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The student-to-teacher ratio at Wetmore High logs approximately 6.7:1. The state averages around 49.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Nemaha County indicate median household income runs about $77,348, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Wetmore High is one of 9 public schools in Nemaha County (combined enrollment of about 1,884 students).

Jackson Heights High School and Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 8.4 miles from this campus. Within ten miles, there are 2 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 5-year window, the student count edged down 29%: 48 students in 2018 compared to 34 in 2023. Over the same period, the White share rose from 96% to 100%. Class-load math has tightened: from 8.4:1 in 2018 to 6.7:1 in 2023.

On the community side, members of the Wetmore High community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.