Labette County High School

601 S High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Labette County 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Labette County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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School Overview

Labette County High School's student population of 525 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
525 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Labette County 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 Labette County High School is 0.29, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#1063 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Labette County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Labette County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
84%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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90-94%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
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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 Labette County High School's ranking?
Labette County High School is ranked #1063 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Labette County High School often compared to?
Labette County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parsons Sr High School, Chetopa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Labette County High School?
The graduation rate of Labette County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Labette County High School?
525 students attend Labette County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Labette County High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Labette County High School?
Labette County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Labette County High School offer ?
Labette County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Labette County High School part of?
Labette County High School is part of Labette County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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