Herington High

Herington
1401 North D
Herington, KS 67449
141 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Herington High School, located in Herington, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As part of the Herington Unified School District (USD 487), the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that fosters student growth, character development, and preparation for life after graduation. The campus is rooted in a small-town atmosphere, which typically allows for a more personalized educational experience, smaller class sizes, and a strong sense of community support among students, staff, and families.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Herington High offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations, which are essential to the school’s culture. These programs encourage students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and civic engagement, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be productive members of their community and beyond, maintaining a focus on the tradition and values representative of the Herington school system.
141
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    116 (82.3%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (9.2%)
  • Two or More
    10 (7.1%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7%)
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: Herington
Phone: (785)258-2261
Website: http://www.heringtonschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 80
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 9 30
Grade 10 42
Grade 11 31
Grade 12 38
Gender Ratio
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High School 9th - 12th