For the 2024 school year, there are 13 blue ribbon public high schools serving 9,613 students in Kansas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Kansas are Blue Valley North High School, Chapman High School and Rock Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Kansas blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blue Valley North High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Kansas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Valley North High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12200 Lamar Ave.
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-3000
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,531 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chapman High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W 4th
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6561
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6561
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rock Creek High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9355 Flush Road
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Louisburg High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 Aquatic Drive
Louisburg, KS 66053
(913) 837-1720
Louisburg, KS 66053
(913) 837-1720
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: #55.
Sumner Of Arts & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1610 N 8th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 999 students
Rank: #66.
Oswego Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Tomahawk Trail
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Grades: 6-12
| 162 students
Rank: #77.
Garden Plain High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Sedgwick
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2272
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #88.
Basehor-linwood High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2108 North 155 Street
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2266
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 819 students
Rank: #99.
Baxter Springs High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Grades: 7-12
| 396 students
Rank: #1010.
West Franklin High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 East Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #1111.
Campus High Haysville
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 W 55th St South
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2236
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2236
Grades: 9-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #1212.
Garden City High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2720 Buffalo Way Blvd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-5400
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,983 students
Rank: #1313.
Syracuse High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 North Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Kansas?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Kansas include Blue Valley North High School, Chapman High School and Rock Creek High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Kansas?
13 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Kansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Kansas blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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