Royal Valley High School is a public secondary school in Hoyt, Kansas, United States, and operated by Royal Valley USD 337 school district.
Serving 223 students in grades 9-12, Royal Valley 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Royal Valley High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hoyt, KS, encompassing approximately 159.1 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Royal Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Royal Valley High School's student population of 223 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Royal Valley 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 Royal Valley High School is 0.60, which is more 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
#852 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
20%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
59%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Valley High School's ranking?
Royal Valley High School is ranked #852 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Royal Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Royal Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Royal Valley High School?
223 students attend Royal Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Royal Valley High School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Royal Valley High School?
Royal Valley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Royal Valley High School offer ?
Royal Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Royal Valley High School part of?
Royal Valley High School is part of Royal Valley School District.
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