Serving 870 students in grades 9-12, Lansing High 9-12 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 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 870 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lansing High 9-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Lansing High 9-12's student population of 870 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
870 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lansing High 9-12 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lansing High 9-12 is 0.49, 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
#502 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
6%
7%
White
70%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lansing High 9-12's ranking?
Lansing High 9-12 is ranked #502 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lansing High 9-12 often compared to?
Lansing High 9-12is often viewed alongside schools like Leavenworth Sr High School, Basehor-linwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lansing High 9-12?
The graduation rate of Lansing High 9-12 is 88%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lansing High 9-12?
870 students attend Lansing High 9-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lansing High 9-12 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lansing High 9-12?
Lansing High 9-12 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lansing High 9-12 offer ?
Lansing High 9-12 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lansing High 9-12 part of?
Lansing High 9-12 is part of Lansing School District.
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