Valley Center High School

9600 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 995 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (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:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Valley Center High School's student population of 995 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
995 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Valley Center High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Center High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#701 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Valley Center High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
29%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
27%
32%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Valley Center High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Valley Center High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Valley Center High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
21%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Valley Center High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
76%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Valley Center High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley Center High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Valley Center High School and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valley Center High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #701 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Valley Center High School?
995 students attend Valley Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Valley Center High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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