Wamego High in Wamego, KS | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

504

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

38.4

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Kansas high enrollment

76th percentile

Compared with 369 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

357

Wamego High: 504 reported students.

State peer staffing position

71st percentile

13.1:1 reported; state peer median 11:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 470
Teachers (FTE): 45
Student–teacher ratio: 10.4:1

What the reported data says about Wamego High

Wamego High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Wamego. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Wamego. NCES reports 504 students for 2024–25.

Among 369 high schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 183 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, above the Kansas median of 11:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Wamego High

1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.1%
Students with disabilities: 14%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 27.8%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White87.1%
Hispanic6.3%
Black0.6%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

7 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Wamego High School Virtual School

High · Grades 09–12

18 reported students

Wamego Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

385 reported students

Central Elem

Elementary · Grades PK–02

357 reported students

West Elem

Elementary · Grades 03–05

353 reported students

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Public schools near Wamego High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Wamego High School Virtual School High · Wamego	09–12	18	under 0.1 mi
Central Elem Elementary · Wamego	PK–02	357	0.1 mi
West Elem Elementary · Wamego	03–05	353	0.7 mi
Wamego Middle School Middle · Wamego	06–08	385	0.9 mi
St George Elem Elementary · Rock Creek	PK–04	374	6.6 mi
Rock Creek High School High · Rock Creek	09–12	415	9.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Wamego High

What grades does Wamego High serve?

Wamego High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Wamego.

How many students attend Wamego High?

Wamego High reported 504 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 369 Kansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 470 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Wamego High?

The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 504 students and 38.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 11:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Wamego High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Wamego High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wamego attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Wamego High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

27.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Wamego High in?

Wamego High is part of Wamego, based in Wamego, KS, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Wamego High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wamego High School Virtual School (under 0.1 mi), Central Elem (0.1 mi), West Elem (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.