Paola High School vs. Louisburg High School
Should I attend Paola High School or Louisburg High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Paola High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Louisburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 569 students in grades 9-12, Paola 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 573 students in grades 9-12, Louisburg 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
569 students
573 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1063 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#387 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
127
156
Grade 10 Students
154
132
Grade 11 Students
134
149
Grade 12 Students
154
136
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
90%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%