Enrollment
882
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Basehor, KS
Basehor-Linwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Basehor-Linwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200378001186
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basehor-Linwood High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Basehor · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Basehor-Linwood High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Basehor-Linwood High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Basehor, KS.
School address
District: Basehor-Linwood · Kansas
NCES ID 200378001186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Basehor-Linwood High School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Basehor-Linwood High School
Basehor-Linwood High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Basehor, Kansas, enrolling 882 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.1% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Kansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 882 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 71 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #67, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Basehor-Linwood also operates Basehor-Linwood Middle School (679 students) and Basehor Elementary School (508 students) alongside Basehor-Linwood High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Basehor-Linwood High School compares
Basehor-Linwood High School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 72% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 882 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
882
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Kansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Basehor-Linwood High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Basehor-Linwood, which includes Basehor-Linwood High School.
$12,757
Per student
-18%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 56.7%
Federal 6.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Basehor-Linwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basehor-Linwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Basehor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Hawk Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Basehor-Linwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~882 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Basehor-Linwood High School
How many students attend Basehor-Linwood High School?
Basehor-Linwood High School has 882 students enrolled. It is a high school in Basehor, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basehor-Linwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Basehor-Linwood High School is 16.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Basehor-Linwood High School?
12.1% of students at Basehor-Linwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basehor-Linwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Basehor-Linwood High School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Basehor, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basehor-Linwood High School?
Basehor-Linwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Basehor-Linwood High School rank among public schools in Basehor?
By Resource Investment Index, Basehor-Linwood High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Basehor, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Basehor on the city page.
Is Basehor-Linwood High School a good school?
Basehor-Linwood High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Basehor-Linwood?
Besides Basehor-Linwood High School, Basehor-Linwood also operates Basehor-Linwood Middle School (679 students), Basehor Elementary School (508 students), and Glenwood Ridge Elementary School (320 students). See the Basehor-Linwood district page for the complete list.
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