Labette County High School

601 S High School Street
Altamont, KS 67330

www.usd506.org

534 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Labette County High School (LCHS), located in Altamont, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Unified School District 506. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes student development through a blend of rigorous core coursework, vocational training, and extracurricular opportunities designed to help students discover and pursue their individual interests.

Beyond its academic offerings, Labette County High School is deeply invested in promoting school spirit and community engagement. Students have access to a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and organizations that encourage leadership, teamwork, and social growth. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and character development, LCHS aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to the future of their community and beyond.

534

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Labette County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	454
Hispanic	19
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	45
American Indian	10

White
454 (85.0 %)
Two or More
45 (8.4 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.6 %)
American Indian
10 (1.9 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Labette County
Phone:	(620)784-5321
Website:	http://www.usd506.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 9 139

Grade 10 134

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 133