Pike Valley High School

100 School Street
Scandia, KS 66966
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Pike Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pike Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Pike Valley High School's student population of 51 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Pike Valley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pike Valley High School is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#175 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
<50%
31%
<50%
32%
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
60-79%
89%
(22-23)
27.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panthers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pike Valley High School's ranking?
Pike Valley High School is ranked #175 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pike Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pike Valley High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pike Valley High School?
51 students attend Pike Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pike Valley High School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pike Valley High School?
Pike Valley High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pike Valley High School offer ?
Pike Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pike Valley High School part of?
Pike Valley High School is part of Pike Valley School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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