For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 blue ribbon public high schools serving 9,750 students in Kansas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Kansas are Chapman High School, Blue Valley North High School and Louisburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Kansas blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blue Valley North High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Kansas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chapman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W 4th
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6561
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6561
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Valley North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12200 Lamar Ave.
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-3000
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,414 students
Rank: #33.
Louisburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 Aquatic Drive
Louisburg, KS 66053
(913) 837-1720
Louisburg, KS 66053
(913) 837-1720
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1610 N 8th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 1,102 students
Rank: #55.
Rock Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9355 Flush Road
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Basehor-linwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2108 North 155 Street
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2266
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 857 students
Rank: #77.
Garden Plain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 Sedgwick
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2272
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #88.
Baxter Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Grades: 7-12
| 389 students
Rank: #99.
Oswego Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Tomahawk Trail
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Grades: 6-12
| 191 students
Rank: #1010.
West Franklin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 East Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #1111.
Syracuse High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 North Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Grades: 7-12
| 233 students
Rank: #1212.
Campus High Haysville
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 W 55th St South
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2236
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2236
Grades: 9-12
| 1,893 students
Rank: #1313.
Garden City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2720 Buffalo Way Blvd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-5400
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,973 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Kansas?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Kansas include Chapman High School, Blue Valley North High School and Louisburg High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Kansas?
13 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Kansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Kansas blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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