Jayhawk-Linn High School is a public secondary school in Mound City, Kansas, United States, operated by Jayhawk USD 346. It serves students of grades 7 to 12. The school's sports teams are the Jayhawks and they compete as class 2A in the Three Rivers League.
Serving 263 students in grades 7-12, Jayhawk-linn 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jayhawk-Linn High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mound City, KS, covering approximately 309.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jayhawk-linn High School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Jayhawk-linn 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 Jayhawk-linn High School is 0.20, 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
#915 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Gold
School Mascot
Jayhawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jayhawk-linn High School's ranking?
Jayhawk-linn High School is ranked #915 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Jayhawk-linn High School often compared to?
Jayhawk-linn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie View High School, Pleasanton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jayhawk-linn High School?
The graduation rate of Jayhawk-linn High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jayhawk-linn High School?
263 students attend Jayhawk-linn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Jayhawk-linn High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jayhawk-linn High School?
Jayhawk-linn High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jayhawk-linn High School offer ?
Jayhawk-linn High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jayhawk-linn High School part of?
Jayhawk-linn High School is part of Jayhawk School District.
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