Serving 198 students in grades 9-12, Lakin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakin High School's student population of 198 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Lakin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakin High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1177 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
46%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
49%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakin High School's ranking?
Lakin High School is ranked #1177 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakin High School?
The graduation rate of Lakin High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lakin High School?
198 students attend Lakin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lakin High School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakin High School?
Lakin High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakin High School offer ?
Lakin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakin High School part of?
Lakin High School is part of Lakin School District.
School Reviews
1 2/10/2020
They go too hard on the punishments for tardies I personally think ya'll should do away with tardies cause it makes the teachers never let you use the bathroom and 4 minutes is not enough time to put your stuff away walk to another building if needed and then go to the bathroom try it for one week at least just to see what happens ya'll are doing school redesign Aren't you?
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