Valley Heights Jr/sr High School
Tel:
(785)363-2508
- Valley Heights Jr/sr High School serves 171 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Valley Heights Jr/sr High School's student population of 171 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 171 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Valley Heights Jr/sr High School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Valley Heights Jr/sr High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #949 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 98% | 65% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.31 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valley Heights School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Valley Heights Jr/sr High School is Marysville Jr/sr High School (11.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marysville Jr/sr High School (11.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Valley Heights Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waterville Valley Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 142 students
1.7 miles
307 E Lincoln
Waterville, KS 66548
(785)363-2530 1.7 PK-2 142 - Blue Rapids Valley Heights Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 134 students
3.0 miles
508 Chestnut
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
(785)363-7693 3.0 3-6 134 - Marysville Marysville Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 376 students
11.3 miles
1011 Walnut
Marysville, KS 66508
(785)562-5386 11.3 7-12 376 - Marysville Marysville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 411 students
11.5 miles
1010 Carolina
Marysville, KS 66508
(785)562-3641 11.5 PK-6 411 - Frankfort Frankfort Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 180 students
15.7 miles
604 N Kansas
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785)292-4486 15.7 PK-6 180
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