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Little River High

Public Grades 9-12

26^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 92% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Little River High is a public high school located in Little River, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 79 students. The school is part of the Little River District, which is ranked 9th out of 264 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Little River High consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 59.08% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.93%. Similarly, 54.54% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 33.59%. The school's academic performance has been steadily improving over the years, with its statewide ranking rising from 254th out of 320 high schools in 2020-2021 to 26th out of 332 high schools in 2024-2025. Little River High also maintains high graduation rates, around 90% in recent years, and a relatively low dropout rate, ranging from 0.7% to 1.6%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as McPherson High and Inman Junior/Senior High School, Little River High outperforms them in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the nearby schools. However, Little River High has experienced relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 4.1% to 19.7% in recent years, which is higher than the state average and may be an area of concern that the school may need to address.

Students ?

8.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,352

Per pupil spending ?

25.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

430 Waverly Street
Little River, KS 67457

(620) 897-6201

District: Little River

Feeder schools for Little River High:

Elementary:	Windom Elementary
Middle:	Little River Junior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.1%

Hispanic:

11.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2015 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (57% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Kansas high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Kansas average (90%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg62%

Kansas avg42%

26^th of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 264Little River among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	90.8	26 of 332	92.2%	★★★★★
2024	77.6	48 of 318	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	57.9	125 of 327	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.8	60 of 324	81.5%	★★★★☆
2021	28.8	254 of 320	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.5	200 of 325	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	69.0	74 of 314	76.4%	★★★★☆
2017	47.7	157 of 316	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	9.3	295 of 313	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	73.0	63 of 326	80.7%	★★★★☆
2013	53.8	180 of 323	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	64.1	128 of 317	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	43.1	204 of 298	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	41.4	216 of 302	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	88.0	7 of 291	97.6%	★★★★★
2008	66.0	98 of 267	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	26.9	240 of 280	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	55.0	119 of 262	54.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	14.9	224 of 250	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	53.3	111 of 249	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.0	46 of 248	81.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	44.3	148 of 258	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.5	98 of 248	60.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	91.7	20 of 306	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	69.5	66 of 295	77.6%	★★★★☆
2023	46.9	165 of 309	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	70.3	68 of 307	77.9%	★★★★☆
2021	20.6	269 of 302	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.6	218 of 306	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	61.6	92 of 296	68.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2021)43rd percentile+22 vs school

Female (2021)10th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts59%+15 vs state

Mathematics55%+16 vs state

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Schools Near Little River High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Little River High	Public	9-12	430 Waverly Street	Little River	67457	Rice County	Little River	No	No	No	No	(620) 897-6201	89	10	8.9	25.8%	74 (83.1%)	1 (1.1%)	10 (11.2%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	90.8	26^th of 332 public high schools	92.2%		77.6	48^th of 318 public high schools	84.9%	22			59.1	59.1			54.5	54.5			$17,352	$591	$16,761
Lyons High School	Public	9-12	601 E. American Road	Lyons	67554	Rice County	Lyons	No	No	No	No	(620) 257-5114	221	22	10.0	73.3%	118 (53.4%)	4 (1.8%)	86 (38.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.4%)	11.5	307^th of 332 public high schools	7.5%		36.7	216^th of 318 public high schools	32.1%	91			17.5	17.5			17.5	17.5			$19,667	$780	$18,888
Sterling Junior High/Senior High	Public	7-12	308 E Washington	Sterling	67579	Rice County	Sterling	No	No	No	No	(620) 278-2171	232	20	11.5	37.9%	217 (93.5%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	62.1	112^th of 332 public high schools	66.3%		55	130^th of 318 public high schools	59.1%	18	48.4	57.1	32.3	46.7	38.7	52.4	55.9	49.5	59.5	59.5	$13,997	$3,309	$10,689
Inman Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	404 S Main	Inman	67546	McPherson County	Inman	No	No	No	No	(620) 585-6441	188	20	9.3	34.0%	170 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	53	142^nd of 332 public high schools	57.2%		58.2	112^th of 318 public high schools	64.8%	30	51.7	66.7	32.4	46.9	41.4	61.1	44.1	46.9	61.1	61.1	$14,694	$2,629	$12,066
Nickerson High	Public	9-12	305 S. Nickerson	Nickerson	67561	Reno County	Nickerson	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 422-3226	255	27	9.2	52.9%	209 (82.0%)	2 (0.8%)	32 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	63.5	102^nd of 332 public high schools	69.3%		23.5	261^st of 318 public high schools	17.9%	159			37.9	37.9			47.0	47.0			$17,037	$1,361	$15,676
Chase High	Public	8-12	313 East Avenue C	Chase	67524	Rice County	Chase-Raymond	No	No	No	No	(620) 938-2923	48	8	5.7	79.2%	37 (77.1%)	3 (6.3%)	8 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				12.5				18.8			$25,796	$18,694	$7,101
McPherson High	Public, Magnet	9-12	801 E First Street	McPherson	67460	McPherson County	McPherson	No	Yes	No	No	(620) 241-9500	658	55	12.0	40.3%	496 (75.4%)	5 (0.8%)	106 (16.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.3%)	44.2	189^th of 332 public high schools	43.1%		53.2	142^nd of 318 public high schools	55.3%	47			32.7	32.7			35.7	35.7			$16,062	$919	$15,142

Frequently Asked Questions about Little River High

How many students attend Little River High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 89 students attended Little River High.

What schools feed into Little River High?

Little River High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Windom Elementary
Middle : Little River Junior High

Is Little River High a good school?

Yes. Little River High ranks in the top 7.8% of Kansas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Little River High?

Students at Little River High are 83% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is Little River High in?

Little River

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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