- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Herington, KS
Herington High
Federal NCES profile for Herington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200711001309
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herington High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Herington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Herington High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herington High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Herington, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Herington High held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 200711001309 · Herington, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 14.1:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Herington Elem (186 students)
Herington High held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Herington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herington Elem
Herington Elem
186 students
- This school
Herington High
141 students
- Herington Midd
Herington Middle Sch
87 students
What this shows Herington High reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herington High compares
Herington High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 30% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Kansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.0%
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
$16,113
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Herington High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Herington reports $16,113 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herington Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herington Middle Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herington High
How many students attend Herington High?
Herington High has 141 students enrolled. It is a high school in Herington, KS. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Herington High is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herington High?
55.6% of students at Herington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herington High?
The largest demographic group at Herington High is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Herington, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herington High?
Herington High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Herington High rank among public schools in Herington?
By Resource Investment Index, Herington High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Herington, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Herington?
Besides Herington High, Herington also operates Herington Elem (186 students) and Herington Middle Sch (87 students). See the Herington district page for the complete list.