Wamego High

www.usd320.com

507 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wamego High School, located at 801 N. Lincoln in Wamego, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the USD 320 school district. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment, prioritizing academic achievement, and encouraging student participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities. As a hub for the local community, it aims to prepare students for post-secondary success by emphasizing both rigorous core coursework and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Wamego High offers a diverse range of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging its resources and maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Wamego area, the school works to ensure that students graduate with the critical thinking abilities and social confidence needed to thrive in their future endeavors. Further information regarding school policies, district news, and academic calendars can be found on their official website at http://www.usd320.com.

507

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wamego High
Demographic	Student Count
White	442
Hispanic	30
Black	5
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
442 (87.2 %)
Hispanic
30 (5.9 %)
Two or More
29 (5.7 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
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:	Wamego
Phone:	(785)456-2214
Website:	http://www.usd320.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
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 9 144

Grade 10 126

Grade 11 115

Grade 12 122