Excellent
#586 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 17% in state
Lakota High School
High School · Lakota Local · Kansas, OH
A Lakota Local high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5200 County Road 13, Kansas, OH 44841
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 87% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lakota High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 70% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakota 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,250
Median home value
$112,500
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44841; 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.
Lakota Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakota High School is listed in Lakota Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakota High School
Lakota High School is a public high school in Kansas, OH, part of Lakota Local, serving approximately 285 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #586 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakota High School
What grades does Lakota High School serve?
Lakota High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lakota High School?
Lakota High School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakota High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakota High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakota High School rank in OH?
Lakota High School ranks #586 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Lakota High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakota High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Lakota High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakota High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Lakota High School a charter school?
No, Lakota High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakota High School a Title I school?
No, Lakota High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakota High School?
44.2% of students at Lakota 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
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sandusky County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (419) 986-6620
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 44841)
- 590
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 44841; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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