Leavenworth Sr High

Located at 2012 10th Ave, in Leavenworth, Kansas, Leavenworth Sr High is a large four-year high school that enrolls 1,237 students (grades 9 through 12), run under Leavenworth. Compared to the state average of about 410 students per school, that is 202% larger than typical.

Leavenworth Sr High is one of 8 schools operated by Leavenworth, a district that enrolls 3,268 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Leavenworth Sr High shows that 57% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school records 15% Hispanic, 14% Black, 12% multiracial. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 80%.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 72 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 17.2:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.9:1, putting Leavenworth Sr High higher than the state norm the norm. About 45% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Leavenworth County (around 34%), the school's rate is north of typical.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Leavenworth Sr High sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 40.8%; this one delivers 27.8%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Leavenworth County) reports that median household income runs about $89,218, about 36% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. In all, Leavenworth County runs 30 public schools (combined enrollment of about 13,185 students), of which Leavenworth Sr High is one.

The closest other public school is Anthony Elementary, roughly 0.8 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Leavenworth Sr High. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Leavenworth Sr High ranks 3rd on composite proficiency, below the local average of 30.7%.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

Looking at the recent track record. Leavenworth Sr High's enrollment has contracted 7% since 2018, when it stood at 1,331 (now 1,237). The White share of enrollment edged down from 62% to 57% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 18.5:1 in 2018 to 17.2:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.