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Labette County High School

High School · Labette County · Altamont, KS

A high school in Altamont, KS where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Box 407, Altamont, KS 67330

  • Math 34% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.2% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.2% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$13,068
Chronic Absenteeism30.6%

Students at Labette County High School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

57.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Labette County 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low175/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,726

Median home value

$98,900

Median rent

$940/mo

College educated

22.9%

Homeownership

80.1%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics19sports offered
8 boys'·11 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Labette County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–120.1 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Labette County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$13,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Labette County High School is listed in Labette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Labette County High School

Labette County High School is a public high school in Altamont, KS, part of Labette County, serving approximately 507 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #772 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Labette County High School

What grades does Labette County High School serve?

Labette County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Labette County High School?

Labette County High School has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Labette County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Labette County High School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Labette County High School rank in KS?

Labette County High School ranks #772 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Labette County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Labette County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Labette County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Labette County High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Labette County High School a charter school?

No, Labette County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Labette County High School a Title I school?

No, Labette County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Labette County High School?

57.6% of students at Labette County 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
507
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Labette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 67330)
1,548
Area median age
35.7
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 67330; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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