Waverly Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Waverly, Kansas, in the Lebo–Waverly USD 243 school district, serving students in grades 6–12. Waverly has an enrollment of approximately 94 students. The principal is Bob Risch.
Serving 94 students in grades 6-12, Waverly 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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 9% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waverly High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Waverly High School's student population of 94 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Waverly High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waverly High School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#992 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waverly High School's ranking?
Waverly High School is ranked #992 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Waverly High School often compared to?
Waverly High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Coffey County High School, Burlington High School 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 29% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waverly High School?
The graduation rate of Waverly High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Waverly High School?
94 students attend Waverly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Waverly High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waverly High School?
Waverly High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waverly High School offer ?
Waverly High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waverly High School part of?
Waverly High School is part of Lebo-Waverly School District.
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