Nemaha Valley High School serves 162 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-89%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
87%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nemaha Valley Schools School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nemaha Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Nemaha Valley High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 82%.
How many students attend Nemaha Valley High School?
162 students attend Nemaha Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Nemaha Valley High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nemaha Valley High School?
Nemaha Valley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nemaha Valley High School offer ?
Nemaha Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nemaha Valley High School part of?
Nemaha Valley High School is part of Nemaha Valley Schools School District.
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