Enrollment
141
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200711001309
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Herington · Resource Index
- 37
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herington High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herington High
Herington High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Herington, Kansas, enrolling 141 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 141 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 113 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #84, 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).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Herington also operates Herington Elem (186 students) and Herington Middle Sch (87 students) alongside Herington High.
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 Herington High compares
Herington High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Herington, which includes Herington High.
$15,855
Per student
+2%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 76.5%
Federal 6.9%
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 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
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Herington on the city page.
Is Herington High a good school?
Herington High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 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.
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