Serving 155 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Basehor-linwood Virtual 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Basehor-linwood Virtual School's student population of 155 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Basehor-linwood Virtual 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 Basehor-linwood Virtual School is 0.52, 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
#782 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
6%
7%
White
66%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basehor-linwood Virtual School's ranking?
Basehor-linwood Virtual School is ranked #782 out of 1,280 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Basehor-linwood Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Basehor-linwood Virtual School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Basehor-linwood Virtual School?
155 students attend Basehor-linwood Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Basehor-linwood Virtual School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Basehor-linwood Virtual School?
Basehor-linwood Virtual School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Basehor-linwood Virtual School offer ?
Basehor-linwood Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Basehor-linwood Virtual School part of?
Basehor-linwood Virtual School is part of Basehor-Linwood School District.
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