Basehor-Linwood High School is a public high school located in Basehor, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Basehor-Linwood USD 458 public school district, and the only high school operated by the district. It was formed by merging Linwood High School into Basehor High School.
Serving 915 students in grades 9-12, Basehor-linwood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 915 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 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 915 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
915 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Basehor-linwood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#569 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basehor-linwood High School's ranking?
Basehor-linwood High School is ranked #569 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 89%.
How many students attend Basehor-linwood High School?
915 students attend Basehor-linwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Basehor-linwood High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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