Leavenworth

The Leavenworth school district in Kansas consists of 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of performance levels, with a few standout schools like Henry Leavenworth Elementary and Anthony Elementary outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math assessments. However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including wide performance gaps, high poverty rates, and struggling middle schools.

The data reveals that Leavenworth Senior High and Leavenworth Virtual School both had a 89.5% four-year graduation rate in 2023-2024, while Richard Warren Middle School and Leavenworth Senior High had a 1.3% dropout rate. However, all schools struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates of 19.5% in 2024-2025, which may be an area for the district to focus on improving.

The data also highlights significant socioeconomic challenges, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 46.89% at Leavenworth Senior High to 80.27% at Anthony Elementary. This likely contributes to the lower academic performance seen across the district, particularly in math, where only 17.65% of Leavenworth students were proficient in 2024-2025, compared to 38.73% statewide. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach to improve instructional quality, increase student engagement, and provide additional support and resources to the most vulnerable populations.