Below Average
#1131 of 1,294 schools in KS
Baldwin High School
High School · Baldwin City · Baldwin City, KS
A Baldwin City high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 67, Baldwin City, KS 66006
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 41% proficient (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Baldwin High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baldwin High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baldwin City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,200
Median home value
$330,300
Median rent
$1,165/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Baldwin City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,760NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baldwin High School is listed in Baldwin City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baldwin High School
Baldwin High School is a public high school in Baldwin City, KS, part of Baldwin City, serving approximately 413 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,131 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baldwin High School
What grades does Baldwin High School serve?
Baldwin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Baldwin High School?
Baldwin High School has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baldwin High School rank in KS?
Baldwin High School ranks #1,131 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Baldwin High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Baldwin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Baldwin High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baldwin High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Baldwin High School a charter school?
No, Baldwin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baldwin High School a Title I school?
No, Baldwin High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baldwin High School?
26.4% of students at Baldwin High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (785) 594-2725
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 66006)
- 7,843
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66006; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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