Serving 135 students in grades 6-12, Lakeside Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeside Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakeside Junior/senior High School's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakeside Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeside Junior/senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Lakeside Junior/senior High School is ranked #343 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lakeside Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Lakeside Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Natoma High (6-12), Osborne Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeside Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeside Junior/senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lakeside Junior/senior High School?
135 students attend Lakeside Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lakeside Junior/senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeside Junior/senior High School?
Lakeside Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakeside Junior/senior High School offer ?
Lakeside Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeside Junior/senior High School part of?
Lakeside Junior/senior High School is part of Waconda School District.
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