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#1079 of 1,294 schools in KS

Lakin High

High School · Lakin · Lakin, KS

A high school in Lakin, KS where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

407 N Campbell, Lakin, KS 67860

  • Math 28% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2025)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.9% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.2% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$13,639
Chronic Absenteeism27.3%

Students at Lakin High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
5%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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

59.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lakin High 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable

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

Median income

$76,250

Median home value

$177,900

Median rent

$1,150/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67860; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lakin

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,639NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lakin High

Lakin High is a public high school in Lakin, KS, part of Lakin, serving approximately 198 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,079 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakin High

What grades does Lakin High serve?

Lakin High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lakin High?

Lakin High has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakin High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lakin High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lakin High rank in KS?

Lakin High ranks #1,079 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Lakin High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakin High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Lakin High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakin High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lakin High a charter school?

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

Is Lakin High a Title I school?

No, Lakin High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakin High?

59.6% of students at Lakin High 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
198
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kearny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.3%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 67860)
2,646
Area median age
38.6
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 67860; 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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