Perry Lecompton High

Perry Public Schools
404 Lecompton Rd
Perry, KS 66073
268 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Perry-Lecompton High School, located in Perry, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the USD 343 school district. Situated in a rural community between Topeka and Lawrence, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive education that balances academic rigor with diverse extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Perry-Lecompton is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The "Kaws" compete in various Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) sanctioned sports and activities, which play a central role in the school's social environment. By emphasizing both character development and academic achievement, the district aims to maintain a supportive, small-town atmosphere while providing the resources necessary for students to thrive in an evolving global landscape.
268
Total Students
19.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    226 (84.3%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (7.1%)
  • Two or More
    14 (5.2%)
  • Black
    3 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.1%)
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: Perry Public Schools
Phone: (785)597-5124
Website: http://www.usd343.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 74
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 66
Grade 10 61
Grade 11 72
Grade 12 69
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lawrence Free State High
Lawrence
1,774 Students
4700 Overland Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049 (8.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th