Serving 191 students in grades 7-12, Valley Heights Jr/sr 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School's student population of 191 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Heights Jr/sr High School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#787 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
n/a
6%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Heights Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School is ranked #787 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Valley Heights Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Valley Heights Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marysville Jr/sr High School, Hanover High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Heights Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Valley Heights Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Valley Heights Jr/sr High School?
191 students attend Valley Heights Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Valley Heights Jr/sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Heights Jr/sr High School?
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley Heights Jr/sr High School offer ?
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Valley Heights Jr/sr High School part of?
Valley Heights Jr/sr High School is part of Valley Heights School District.
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