Lansing High School is a public high school in Lansing, Kansas, United States, operated by Lansing USD 469 school district. It offers many extracurricular activities and athletic programs. The district, of which this is the sole comprehensive high school, includes Lansing and a small southern section of Leavenworth.
Serving 860 students in grades 9-12, Lansing High 9-12 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lansing High 9-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lansing High 9-12's student population of 860 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
860 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1920
Colors
White, Scarlet
School Rankings
Lansing High 9-12 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lansing High 9-12 is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#454 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
23%
Black
7%
7%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lansing High 9-12's ranking?
Lansing High 9-12 is ranked #454 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lansing High 9-12 often compared to?
Lansing High 9-12is often viewed alongside schools like Leavenworth Sr High School, Basehor-linwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lansing High 9-12?
The graduation rate of Lansing High 9-12 is 91%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lansing High 9-12?
860 students attend Lansing High 9-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lansing High 9-12 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lansing High 9-12?
Lansing High 9-12 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lansing High 9-12 offer ?
Lansing High 9-12 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lansing High 9-12 part of?
Lansing High 9-12 is part of Lansing School District.
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