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Valley Center High School

9600 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147

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Valley Center High School serves 946 students in grades 9-12.

Valley Center High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 946 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in KS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Valley Center High School's student population of 946 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

946 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Valley Center High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Valley Center High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#795 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Valley Center High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

22%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Center High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

22%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Center High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Valley Center High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

11%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Valley Center High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

80%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Valley Center High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.35

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Valley Center High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

96%

87%

This chart display graduation rate of Valley Center High School and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

23%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley Center High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Valley Center Public School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Center High School's ranking?

Valley Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

What is the graduation rate of Valley Center High School?

The graduation rate of Valley Center High School is 96%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 87%.

How many students attend Valley Center High School?

946 students attend Valley Center High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Valley Center High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Center High School?

Valley Center High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Valley Center High School offer ?

Valley Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Valley Center High School part of?

Valley Center High School is part of Valley Center Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 946 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education