Serving 1,432 students in grades 9-12, Mill Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mill Valley High School serves the northeast part of Shawnee, KS, covering an area of approximately 20.6 square miles. Students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mill Valley High School's student population of 1,432 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,432 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
We ARE Mill Valley
School Rankings
Mill Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Valley High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy & Silver
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Valley High School's ranking?
Mill Valley High School is ranked #381 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Mill Valley High School often compared to?
Mill Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like De Soto High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mill Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Mill Valley High School is 98%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mill Valley High School?
1,432 students attend Mill Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mill Valley High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mill Valley High School?
Mill Valley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mill Valley High School offer ?
Mill Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Valley High School part of?
Mill Valley High School is part of De Soto School District.
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