Baxter Springs High

www.usd508.org

361 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Baxter Springs High School, located in the southeastern corner of Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Baxter Springs Unified School District (USD 508). The school is deeply rooted in a small-town community known for its historical ties to the lead and zinc mining era and its position along the iconic Route 66. As an integral part of the local district, the high school focuses on providing a comprehensive education that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for student growth in a supportive, tight-knit environment.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement, fostering school spirit through athletics, academic organizations, and various clubs. By leveraging its resources to offer diverse programming, Baxter Springs High aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. For those seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, or athletic schedules, the official district website at [usd508.org](http://www.usd508.org) serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and the community.

361

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baxter Springs High
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	15
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	32
American Indian	35
Pacific Islander	4

White
270 (74.8%)
American Indian
35 (9.7%)
Two or More
32 (8.9%)
Hispanic
15 (4.2%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baxter Springs
Phone:	(620)856-3366
Website:	http://www.usd508.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 56

Grade 9 65

Grade 10 64

Grade 11 67

Grade 12 52

Ungraded 2