Serving 183 students in grades 9-12, Lakin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakin High School's student population of 183 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakin High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1007 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
21%
Black
n/a
6%
White
50%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakin High School's ranking?
Lakin High School is ranked #1007 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakin High School?
The graduation rate of Lakin High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lakin High School?
183 students attend Lakin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lakin High School students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakin High School?
Lakin High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakin High School offer ?
Lakin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakin High School part of?
Lakin High School is part of Lakin School District.
School Reviews
1 2/10/2020
They go too hard on the punishments for tardies I personally think ya'll should do away with tardies cause it makes the teachers never let you use the bathroom and 4 minutes is not enough time to put your stuff away walk to another building if needed and then go to the bathroom try it for one week at least just to see what happens ya'll are doing school redesign Aren't you?
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