Enrollment
1,237
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Leavenworth, KS
Leavenworth Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Leavenworth Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200843001157
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leavenworth Sr High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Leavenworth · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Leavenworth Sr High has class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leavenworth Sr High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Leavenworth, KS.
School address
District: Leavenworth · Kansas
NCES ID 200843001157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leavenworth Sr High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leavenworth Sr High
Leavenworth Sr High is a large high school in Leavenworth, Kansas, enrolling 1,237 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Kansas schools and 34% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.6% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,237 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 251 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,237 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Leavenworth's high schools, it stands alongside Lansing High 9-12 (860 students): Leavenworth Sr High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 17.6:1).
Leavenworth also operates Richard Warren Middle School (427 students) and Richard Warren Intermediate School (409 students) alongside Leavenworth Sr 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 Leavenworth Sr High compares
Leavenworth Sr 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 7% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,237 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,237
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Kansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.3%
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
$13,595
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 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 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Leavenworth Sr High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leavenworth, which includes Leavenworth Sr High.
$13,595
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 69.5%
Federal 11.6%
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 Leavenworth Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Warren Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard Warren Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David Brewer Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry Leavenworth | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earl Lawson Early Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leavenworth Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Leavenworth
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,237 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Leavenworth Sr High
How many students attend Leavenworth Sr High?
Leavenworth Sr High has 1,237 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leavenworth, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leavenworth Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Leavenworth Sr High is 18.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leavenworth Sr High?
39.6% of students at Leavenworth Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leavenworth Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Leavenworth Sr High is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Leavenworth, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leavenworth Sr High?
Leavenworth Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Leavenworth Sr High rank among public schools in Leavenworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Leavenworth Sr High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth on the city page.
Is Leavenworth Sr High a good school?
Leavenworth Sr High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Leavenworth?
Besides Leavenworth Sr High, Leavenworth also operates Richard Warren Middle School (427 students), Richard Warren Intermediate School (409 students), and David Brewer Elementary (319 students). See the Leavenworth district page for the complete list.
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