Silver Lake Jr-sr High School

200 E. Lake
Silver Lake, KS 66539
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 346 students in grades 7-12, Silver Lake Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Silver Lake Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Silver Lake Jr-sr High School's student population of 346 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Silver Lake Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Lake Jr-sr High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#336 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
45-49%
29%
35-39%
32%
40-44%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Lake Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Silver Lake Jr-sr High School is ranked #336 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Silver Lake Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Silver Lake Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rossville Jr.-sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silver Lake Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Silver Lake Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Silver Lake Jr-sr High School?
346 students attend Silver Lake Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Silver Lake Jr-sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Lake Jr-sr High School?
Silver Lake Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Silver Lake Jr-sr High School offer ?
Silver Lake Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Silver Lake Jr-sr High School part of?
Silver Lake Jr-sr High School is part of Silver Lake School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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