Serving 212 students in grades 9-12, Lakin 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakin High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Lakin, KS, encompassing approximately 653.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 16.9 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 26.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakin High School's student population of 212 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lakin 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 Lakin High School is 0.55, 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
#1227 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)
≤10%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)25.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Lakin High School's ranking?
Lakin High School is ranked #1227 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakin High School?
The graduation rate of Lakin High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lakin High School?
212 students attend Lakin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lakin High School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakin High School?
Lakin High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakin High School offer ?
Lakin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakin High School part of?
Lakin High School is part of Lakin School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
They go too hard on the punishments for tardies I personally think ya'll should do away with tardies cause it makes the teachers never let you use the bathroom and 4 minutes is not enough time to put your stuff away walk to another building if needed and then go to the bathroom try it for one week at least just to see what happens ya'll are doing school redesign Aren't you?
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