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Herington High

Summary:

Herington High is a public high school located in Herington, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 151 students. The school is part of the Herington School District, which is ranked 111 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Herington High has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the state average in 10th grade English Language Arts but underperformed in 10th grade Mathematics and 11th grade Science. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with the 2021-2022 school year being the weakest. Herington High has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.26% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's ranking for low socioeconomic status students is much higher than its overall ranking, suggesting that the school is doing a better job of supporting these students compared to the state average.

Comparing Herington High to the nearby White City High and Hope High, both part of the Rural Vista School District, reveals some notable differences. White City High has a higher overall ranking and academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Science, compared to Herington High. Hope High, while smaller in size, has a much lower student-teacher ratio and a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to Herington High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1401 North D
       Herington, KS  67449

(785) 258-2261

District: Herington

SchoolDigger Rank:
104th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,647 Help


Feeder schools for Herington High:

Elementary:    Herington Elementary
Middle:    Herington Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  149

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
Hispanic:
10.1%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Herington High ranks better than 67.3% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Herington High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Herington High is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Herington High employs 11.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herington High is $18,647.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Herington High:

SchoolDigger ranks Herington High 104th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Herington High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Herington:

SchoolDigger ranks Herington 111th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Herington High

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Rank History for all students at Herington High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.38 243rd 262 7.3%
2007 7.30 268th 280 4.3%
2008 36.79 194th 267 27.3%
2009 42.24 195th 291 33.0%
2010 66.95 96th 302 68.2%
2011 37.13 226th 298 24.2%
2012 41.77 246th 317 22.4%
2013 59.62 146th 323 54.8%
2015 43.37 194th 326 40.5%
2016 66.81 86th 313 72.5%
2017 59.20 113th 316 64.2%
2018 12.22 289th 314 8.0%
2019 27.80 263rd 325 19.1%
2021 28.49 256th 320 20.0%
2022 29.79 249th 324 23.1%
2023 25.80 265th 327 19.0%
2024 61.10 104th 318 67.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Herington High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.78 168th 228 26.3%
2019 23.91 199th 229 13.1%
2021 30.39 156th 213 26.8%
2022 51.29 98th 223 56.1%
2023 23.11 211th 250 15.6%
2024 68.71 51st 249 79.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Herington High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.59 213th 249 14.5%
2021 29.53 195th 250 22.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Herington High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.39 223rd 248 10.1%
2019 47.57 141st 252 44.0%
2021 28.21 206th 258 20.2%
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Rank History for White students at Herington High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.77 278th 296 6.1%
2019 28.62 241st 306 21.2%
2021 21.93 265th 302 12.3%
2022 21.16 265th 307 13.7%
2023 21.70 266th 309 13.9%
2024 51.21 128th 295 56.6%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Herington High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 153 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1989 153 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1990 168 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1991 163 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1992 160 4 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1993 157 4 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1994 151 4 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1995 166 2 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 178
1996 166 2 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 178
1997 180 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1998 191 5 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 213
1999 174 3 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 197
2000 182 2 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 197
2001 173 3 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 187
2002 162 1 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 180
2003 162 1 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 180
2004 143 0 4 15 1 n/a n/a 0 163
2005 140 1 2 13 0 n/a n/a 3 159
2006 143 0 1 9 1 n/a n/a 13 167
2007 143 3 0 11 1 n/a n/a 7 165
2008 150 1 0 13 1 n/a n/a 9 174
2009 135 5 2 18 4 n/a n/a 0 164
2010 121 0 1 19 1 0 13 0 155
2011 124 1 1 13 1 0 10 0 150
2012 142 0 4 12 2 0 7 0 167
2013 140 1 1 11 1 0 9 0 163
2014 140 4 0 8 0 0 5 0 157
2015 132 1 1 9 0 0 8 0 151
2016 140 1 2 12 1 0 7 0 163
2017 116 4 1 11 1 0 8 0 141
2018 122 0 3 11 2 0 4 0 142
2019 123 0 1 15 0 0 3 0 142
2020 100 0 1 13 0 0 5 0 119
2021 117 1 2 15 0 0 7 0 142
2022 120 1 1 10 0 0 10 0 142
2023 125 2 0 15 0 0 9 0 151
2024 122 3 0 15 0 0 9 0 149

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Herington High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 160 16.0 10.0 0
1989 156 17.0 9.1 n/a
1990 175 18.0 9.7 0
1991 171 16.9 10.1 n/a
1992 168 16.4 10.2 30.4
1993 170 16.7 10.2 19.4
1994 162 17.2 9.4 25.9
1995 178 17.0 10.5 25.3
1996 178 17.0 10.5 25.3
1997 188 17.5 10.7 25.5
1998 213 18.1 11.8 26.8
1999 197 18.0 10.9 23.4
2000 197 18.0 10.9 20.3
2001 187 17.0 11.0 24.6
2002 180 17.4 10.3 28.9
2003 180 17.4 10.3 28.9
2004 163 17.4 9.4 35.6
2005 159 16.7 9.5 35.3
2006 167 17.8 9.4 34.4
2007 165 18.7 8.8 30.4
2008 174 1.0 174.0 42.4
2009 164 16.4 10.0 40.9
2010 155 16.8 9.2 38.7
2011 150 17.7 8.4 40.7
2012 167 15.2 10.9 47.3
2013 163 16.1 10.1 47.2
2014 157 14.6 10.7 49
2015 151 12.0 12.5 43
2016 163 12.0 13.5 46
2017 141 10.8 13.0 49.6
2018 142 11.0 12.9 52.8
2019 142 10.5 13.5 52.1
2020 119 10.7 11.1 58
2021 142 11.2 12.6 51.4
2022 142 10.2 13.8 52.1
2023 151 10.0 15.0 60.3
2024 149 11.4 13.0 64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Herington High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 160 16.0 10.0 0
1989 156 17.0 9.1 n/a
1990 175 18.0 9.7 0
1991 171 16.9 10.1 n/a
1992 168 16.4 10.2 30.4
1993 170 16.7 10.2 19.4
1994 162 17.2 9.4 25.9
1995 178 17.0 10.5 25.3
1996 178 17.0 10.5 25.3
1997 188 17.5 10.7 25.5
1998 213 18.1 11.8 26.8
1999 197 18.0 10.9 23.4
2000 197 18.0 10.9 20.3
2001 187 17.0 11.0 24.6
2002 180 17.4 10.3 28.9
2003 180 17.4 10.3 28.9
2004 163 17.4 9.4 35.6
2005 159 16.7 9.5 35.3
2006 167 17.8 9.4 34.4
2007 165 18.7 8.8 30.4
2008 174 1.0 174.0 42.4
2009 164 16.4 10.0 40.9
2010 155 16.8 9.2 38.7
2011 150 17.7 8.4 40.7
2012 167 15.2 10.9 47.3
2013 163 16.1 10.1 47.2
2014 157 14.6 10.7 49
2015 151 12.0 12.5 43
2016 163 12.0 13.5 46
2017 141 10.8 13.0 49.6
2018 142 11.0 12.9 52.8
2019 142 10.5 13.5 52.1
2020 119 10.7 11.1 58
2021 142 11.2 12.6 51.4
2022 142 10.2 13.8 52.1
2023 151 10.0 15.0 60.3
2024 149 11.4 13.0 64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Herington High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $994 (5.3%) $17,653 (94.7%) $18,647

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Herington High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 263rd of 325 High schoolsRanks 265th of 327 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Herington High)16.220
 3.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Herington)16.220
 3.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Herington High)21.68.9
 12.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Herington)21.68.9
 12.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Herington High)20.821.4
 0.6%
   11th Grade Science (Herington)20.821.4
 0.6%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students142151
 6.3%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1515
Pacific Islander00
White123125
 1.6%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%60.3%
 8.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Herington High

Herington High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Herington Elementary
Middle : Herington Middle School

Students at Herington High are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Herington High ranks 104th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 149 students attended Herington High.


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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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