Serving 1,179 students in grades 9-12, Seaman 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 25% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seaman High School's student population of 1,179 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seaman High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seaman High School is 0.33, 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
#927 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seaman High School's ranking?
Seaman High School is ranked #927 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Seaman High School often compared to?
Seaman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washburn Rural High School, Lawrence Free State High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seaman High School?
The graduation rate of Seaman High School is 91%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Seaman High School?
1,179 students attend Seaman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Seaman High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seaman High School?
Seaman High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Seaman High School offer ?
Seaman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Seaman High School part of?
Seaman High School is part of Seaman School District.
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