High Schools in Lakin

Lakin, Kansas is home to a single high school, Lakin High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 196 to 258 out of 332 Kansas high schools and its SchoolDigger rating varying between 1 and 2 stars.

Academically, Lakin High School faces some challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 10th-grade students falling below the state averages. The school's overall proficiency rates in these core subjects, as well as in Science, are also significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, which may be contributing to the academic performance issues.

Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as Lakin High School has a relatively high percentage of students (59.6%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's spending per student was $9,952 in the 2018-2019 school year, which is slightly lower than the state average. Despite these challenges, Lakin High School maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 89.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%.