Louisburg High School is a public secondary school in Louisburg, Kansas, United States. It is the sole high school operated by Louisburg USD 416 school district. It serves students of grades 9 to 12 in the community of Louisburg and nearby rural areas.
Serving 540 students in grades 9-12, Louisburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Louisburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Louisburg High School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Louisburg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louisburg High School is 0.24, 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
#460 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louisburg High School's ranking?
Louisburg High School is ranked #460 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Louisburg High School often compared to?
Louisburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paola High School, Osawatomie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Louisburg High School?
The graduation rate of Louisburg High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Louisburg High School?
540 students attend Louisburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Louisburg High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisburg High School?
Louisburg High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Louisburg High School offer ?
Louisburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Louisburg High School part of?
Louisburg High School is part of Louisburg School District.
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