Serving 1,011 students in grades 9-12, Valley Center 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 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 1,011 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley Center High's attendance zone covers the entire district of Valley Center, KS, encompassing approximately 84.4 square miles. Most areas within the zone are typically a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Valley Center High School's student population of 1,011 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,011 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Embracing Today. Preparing for Tomorrow.
School Rankings
Valley Center 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 Valley Center High School is 0.43, 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
#801 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
74%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #801 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Valley Center High School often compared to?
Valley Center High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Center Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Center High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Center High School is 94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Valley Center High School?
1,011 students attend Valley Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Valley Center High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Valley Center High School?
Valley Center High School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Center High School part of?
Valley Center High School is part of Valley Center Pub School District.
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