Serving 819 students in grades 9-12, Basehor-linwood 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 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 819 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basehor-linwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Basehor-linwood High School's student population of 819 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
819 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Basehor-linwood 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 Basehor-linwood High School is 0.30, 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
#687 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Basehor-linwood High School's ranking?
Basehor-linwood High School is ranked #687 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Basehor-linwood High School often compared to?
Basehor-linwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lansing High 9-12, Leavenworth Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Basehor-linwood High School?
The graduation rate of Basehor-linwood High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Basehor-linwood High School?
819 students attend Basehor-linwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Basehor-linwood High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Basehor-linwood High School?
Basehor-linwood High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Basehor-linwood High School offer ?
Basehor-linwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Basehor-linwood High School part of?
Basehor-linwood High School is part of Basehor-Linwood School District.
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