Larned High School is the public high school in Larned, Kansas, United States, and operated by Fort Larned USD 495 school district. The sports teams are called the Indians and the school colors are black and orange.
Serving 234 students in grades 9-12, Larned Sr 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Larned Sr High's attendance zone covers the entire Larned school district, encompassing approximately 483.4 square miles in Larned, KS. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Larned Sr High School's student population of 234 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Larned Sr 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 Larned Sr High School is 0.35, 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
#1162 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
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
70-79%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Larned Sr High School's ranking?
Larned Sr High School is ranked #1162 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Larned Sr High School often compared to?
Larned Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pawnee Heights by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Larned Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Larned Sr High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Larned Sr High School?
234 students attend Larned Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Larned Sr High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Larned Sr High School?
Larned Sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Larned Sr High School offer ?
Larned Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Larned Sr High School part of?
Larned Sr High School is part of FT Larned School District.
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