Serving 96 students in grades 9-12, Little River High School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher 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 3% 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: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Little River High School's student population of 96 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Little River High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little River High School is 0.06, 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
#213 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little River High School's ranking?
Little River High School is ranked #213 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Little River High School?
The graduation rate of Little River High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Little River High School?
96 students attend Little River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Little River High School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little River High School?
Little River High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Little River High School offer ?
Little River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Little River High School part of?
Little River High School is part of Little River School District.
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