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Lansing High 9-12

High School · Lansing · Lansing, KS

A high school in Lansing, KS serving grades 9th – 12th.

200 East Mary, Lansing, KS 66043

  • Math 51% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.7% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation17.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$12,576
Chronic Absenteeism31.2%

Students at Lansing High 9-12 score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
43%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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

29.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lansing High 9-12 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated749/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansing), 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

$101,057

Median home value

$246,500

Median rent

$1,122/mo

College educated

41%

Homeownership

81.9%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Leavenworth SR HighEnrollment path unverified3.99–124.8 mi1,288Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lansing

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$12,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lansing High 9-12 is listed in Lansing; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lansing High 9-12

Lansing High 9-12 is a public high school in Lansing, KS, part of Lansing, serving approximately 876 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #981 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lansing High 9-12

What grades does Lansing High 9-12 serve?

Lansing High 9-12 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lansing High 9-12?

Lansing High 9-12 has an enrollment of approximately 876 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lansing High 9-12?

The student-teacher ratio at Lansing High 9-12 is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lansing High 9-12 rank in KS?

Lansing High 9-12 ranks #981 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Lansing High 9-12's MySchoolScout rating?

Lansing High 9-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Lansing High 9-12?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lansing High 9-12 has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lansing High 9-12 a charter school?

No, Lansing High 9-12 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lansing High 9-12 a Title I school?

No, Lansing High 9-12 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lansing High 9-12?

29.2% of students at Lansing High 9-12 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
876
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Leavenworth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 66043)
10,821
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
39
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 66043; 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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