Jayhawk-Linn High School is a public secondary school in Mound City, Kansas, United States, operated by Jayhawk USD 346. It serves students of grades 7 to 12. The school's sports teams are the Jayhawks and they compete as class 2A in the Three Rivers League.
Serving 246 students in grades 7-12, Jayhawk-linn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jayhawk-linn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Jayhawk-linn High School's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Red, Gold
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Jayhawk-linn High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jayhawk-linn High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#915 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jayhawk-linn High School's ranking?
Jayhawk-linn High School is ranked #915 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Jayhawk-linn High School often compared to?
Jayhawk-linn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie View High School, Pleasanton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jayhawk-linn High School?
The graduation rate of Jayhawk-linn High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Jayhawk-linn High School?
246 students attend Jayhawk-linn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Jayhawk-linn High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jayhawk-linn High School?
Jayhawk-linn High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jayhawk-linn High School offer ?
Jayhawk-linn High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jayhawk-linn High School part of?
Jayhawk-linn High School is part of Jayhawk School District.
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