Serving 141 students in grades 9-12, Herington 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% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Herington High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Herington, KS, encompassing approximately 93.4 square miles. The zone is designed for a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to its edge and a furthest boundary located 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herington High School's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Herington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herington High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herington High School's ranking?
Herington High School is ranked #1146 out of 1,269 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Herington High School?
The graduation rate of Herington High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Herington High School?
141 students attend Herington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Herington High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herington High School?
Herington High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Herington High School offer ?
Herington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Herington High School part of?
Herington High School is part of Herington School District.
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