- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wamego, KS
Wamego High
Federal NCES profile for Wamego High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200000300585
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wamego High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Wamego · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wamego High has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wamego High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wamego, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Wamego High held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 200000300585 · Wamego, KS High · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 11.7:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wamego Middle School (385 students)
Wamego High held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wamego High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wamego High
504 students
- Wamego Middle
Wamego Middle School
385 students
- Central Elem
Central Elem
357 students
- West Elem
West Elem
353 students
- Wamego High Sc 18
Wamego High School Virtual School
18 students
What this shows Wamego High reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wamego High compares
Wamego 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 50% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Kansas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$15,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Wamego High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wamego reports $15,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wamego High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamego Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wamego High School Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wamego High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Wamego
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~504 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wamego High
How many students attend Wamego High?
Wamego High has 504 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wamego, KS. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wamego High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wamego High is 11.7:1, which is 15% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wamego High?
21.3% of students at Wamego High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wamego High?
The largest demographic group at Wamego High is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Wamego, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wamego High?
Wamego High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Wamego High rank among public schools in Wamego?
By Resource Investment Index, Wamego High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wamego, 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 Wamego on the city page.
What other schools are in Wamego?
Besides Wamego High, Wamego also operates Wamego Middle School (385 students), Central Elem (357 students), and West Elem (353 students). See the Wamego district page for the complete list.