Lakota High School

Summary:

Lakota High School is a public high school located in Kansas, OH, serving 292 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lakota Local School District, which is ranked 359 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakota High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 93.2% to 97.6% over the past five school years, which is above the state average. The school's students also generally perform better than the state average on Ohio State Tests, particularly in subjects like American Government, American History, and Biology. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.9% in 2019-2020 to 35.1% in 2021-2022, which is a concerning trend that the school should address.

Compared to nearby schools like Technology Center and Vanguard Technical Center, Lakota High School has a significantly different student demographic, with a predominantly white student population (91.44%) compared to the higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at the nearby schools. While Lakota High School's gifted and talented program was ranked 2nd out of 538 Ohio high schools in 2017-2018, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 184 out of 819 in 2020-2021 to 471 out of 864 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5200 County Road 13
       Kansas, OH  44841-9617


(419) 986-6620

District: Lakota Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
471st of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,572 Help


Feeder schools for Lakota High School:

Elementary:    Lakota Elementary School
Middle:    Lakota Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  285

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.1%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakota High School ranks worse than 54.5% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.85. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lakota High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.1%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakota High School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakota High School is $14,572.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakota High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakota High School 471st of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Lakota High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lakota Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakota Local 359th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lakota High School

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Rank History for all students at Lakota High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.05 553rd 681 18.8%
2005 60.60 317th 689 54.0%
2006 75.05 141st 696 79.7%
2007 61.61 365th 756 51.7%
2008 61.99 353rd 767 54.0%
2009 58.98 429th 791 45.8%
2010 51.27 566th 819 30.9%
2011 42.31 632nd 818 22.7%
2012 50.04 586th 832 29.6%
2013 65.53 284th 767 63.0%
2014 60.78 379th 769 50.7%
2015 57.32 385th 778 50.5%
2016 59.59 306th 784 61.0%
2017 48.71 416th 773 46.2%
2018 57.07 363rd 800 54.6%
2019 56.52 384th 836 54.1%
2021 68.65 184th 819 77.5%
2022 59.77 321st 836 61.6%
2023 58.77 353rd 867 59.3%
2024 48.85 471st 864 45.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakota High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.92 254th 758 66.5%
2019 64.16 265th 779 66.0%
2021 83.34 40th 763 94.8%
2022 70.82 168th 773 78.3%
2023 63.37 262nd 805 67.5%
2024 54.57 389th 822 52.7%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Lakota High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.46 440th 751 41.4%
2019 52.00 481st 781 38.4%
2021 77.05 128th 775 83.5%
2022 67.42 246th 794 69.0%
2023 71.44 224th 813 72.4%
2024 63.52 312th 798 60.9%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Lakota High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.69 533rd 628 15.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lakota High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.24 2nd 538 99.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakota High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.89 276th 763 63.8%
2019 58.71 366th 792 53.8%
2021 68.01 215th 778 72.4%
2022 55.06 382nd 808 52.7%
2023 51.61 448th 819 45.3%
2024 38.43 547th 816 33.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lakota High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.54 389th 718 45.8%
2019 49.45 434th 739 41.3%
2021 67.26 205th 727 71.8%
2022 55.12 340th 749 54.6%
2023 52.37 392nd 756 48.1%
2024 38.33 507th 754 32.8%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Ohio 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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Enrollment information for Lakota High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 489 1 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1989 470 1 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1990 472 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1991 462 0 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1992 457 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1993 454 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1994 478 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1995 498 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1996 498 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1997 492 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1998 495 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1999 479 4 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2000 470 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2001 461 3 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 397 4 1 11 0 n/a n/a 4 417
2003 397 4 1 11 0 n/a n/a 4 417
2004 402 1 1 13 0 n/a n/a 3 420
2005 387 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 1 402
2006 395 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 3 412
2007 402 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 5 418
2008 399 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 4 412
2009 375 3 0 11 0 n/a n/a 4 393
2010 302 4 1 7 0 n/a n/a 2 316
2011 287 2 0 7 0 0 0 0 296
2012 278 1 0 12 0 0 1 0 292
2013 281 1 0 14 0 0 4 0 300
2014 256 1 2 13 0 0 4 0 276
2015 238 0 2 14 0 0 4 0 258
2016 239 1 3 11 0 0 4 0 258
2017 244 0 2 12 0 0 4 0 262
2018 278 1 0 16 0 0 5 0 300
2019 312 1 0 12 0 0 6 0 331
2020 302 0 0 12 0 0 4 0 318
2021 283 2 0 9 0 0 7 0 301
2022 260 0 1 13 0 0 7 0 281
2023 267 1 1 15 0 0 8 0 292
2024 251 4 1 15 0 0 14 0 285

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 Lakota High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 508 21.0 24.1 0
1989 484 22.0 22.0 n/a
1990 485 23.0 21.0 n/a
1991 475 23.0 20.6 n/a
1992 468 23.0 20.3 7.9
1993 461 22.0 21.0 10.4
1994 486 22.0 22.1 11.9
1995 504 20.0 25.2 8.5
1996 504 20.0 25.2 8.5
1997 500 23.0 21.7 9.6
1998 505 24.0 21.0 6.9
1999 489 25.0 19.6 10.8
2000 477 23.0 20.7 8.8
2001 473 25.0 18.9 9.9
2002 417 24.5 17.0 13.8
2003 417 24.5 17.0 13.8
2004 420 25.5 16.5 19.2
2005 402 25.4 15.8 29.9
2006 412 25.4 16.2 24.7
2007 418 29.0 14.4 24.5
2008 412 22.0 18.7 n/a
2009 393 22.3 17.6 31.6
2010 316 22.0 14.3 45.5
2011 296 19.5 15.1 50.7
2012 292 19.5 14.9 46.6
2013 300 18.5 16.2 45.7
2014 276 19.0 14.5 43.8
2015 258 n/a n/a 43.4
2016 258 19.0 13.5 46.5
2017 262 16.0 16.3 51.9
2018 300 16.0 18.7 44
2019 331 8.0 41.3 41.1
2020 318 16.0 19.8 42.1
2021 301 16.0 18.8 n/a
2022 281 17.0 16.5 n/a
2023 292 17.0 17.1 36.3
2024 285 20.0 14.2 44.2

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 Lakota High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 508 21.0 24.1 0
1989 484 22.0 22.0 n/a
1990 485 23.0 21.0 n/a
1991 475 23.0 20.6 n/a
1992 468 23.0 20.3 7.9
1993 461 22.0 21.0 10.4
1994 486 22.0 22.1 11.9
1995 504 20.0 25.2 8.5
1996 504 20.0 25.2 8.5
1997 500 23.0 21.7 9.6
1998 505 24.0 21.0 6.9
1999 489 25.0 19.6 10.8
2000 477 23.0 20.7 8.8
2001 473 25.0 18.9 9.9
2002 417 24.5 17.0 13.8
2003 417 24.5 17.0 13.8
2004 420 25.5 16.5 19.2
2005 402 25.4 15.8 29.9
2006 412 25.4 16.2 24.7
2007 418 29.0 14.4 24.5
2008 412 22.0 18.7 n/a
2009 393 22.3 17.6 31.6
2010 316 22.0 14.3 45.5
2011 296 19.5 15.1 50.7
2012 292 19.5 14.9 46.6
2013 300 18.5 16.2 45.7
2014 276 19.0 14.5 43.8
2015 258 n/a n/a 43.4
2016 258 19.0 13.5 46.5
2017 262 16.0 16.3 51.9
2018 300 16.0 18.7 44
2019 331 8.0 41.3 41.1
2020 318 16.0 19.8 42.1
2021 301 16.0 18.8 n/a
2022 281 17.0 16.5 n/a
2023 292 17.0 17.1 36.3
2024 285 20.0 14.2 44.2

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 Lakota High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,146
2022 $14,528
2023 $14,535
2024 $14,572

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakota High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 384th of 836 High schoolsRanks 353rd of 867 High schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Lakota High School)84.779.7
 5%
   End of Course American Government (Lakota Local)84.779.7
 5%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Lakota High School)87.484.1
 3.3%
   End of Course American History (Lakota Local)87.484.1
 3.3%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Lakota High School)83.269.4
 13.8%
   End of Course Biology (Lakota Local)83.269.4
 13.8%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Lakota High School)76.958.2
 18.7%
   End of Course English II (Lakota Local)76.958.2
 18.7%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Lakota High School)51.558.5
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Lakota Local)51.559.1
 7.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Lakota High School)28.938.7
 9.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lakota Local)5648.2
 7.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students331292
 11.8%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic1215
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White312267
 14.4%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.1%36.3%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakota High School

Lakota High School ranks 471st of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Lakota High School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 285 students attended Lakota High School.

Lakota High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lakota Elementary School
Middle : Lakota Middle School


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

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