- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shawnee, KS
Mill Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Mill Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200549001723
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mill Valley High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Shawnee · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 5.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mill Valley High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Valley High School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Shawnee, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Mill Valley High School held near 1,383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 82.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 200549001723 · Shawnee, KS Other · MID · TRAD
1,432 enr · 17.7:1 · 5.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: De Soto High School (918 students)
Mill Valley High School held near 1,383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 82.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Mill Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mill Valley High School
1,432 students
- De Soto High
De Soto High School
918 students
- Mill Creek Mid
Mill Creek Middle School
676 students
- Monticello Tra
Monticello Trails Middle School
655 students
- Mize Elementar 474
Mize Elementary School
474 students
- Clear Creek El 461
Clear Creek Elem
461 students
What this shows Mill Valley High School reports 1,432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mill Valley High School compares
Mill Valley High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.6% | ▼ 87% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,432 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,432
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Kansas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Mill Valley High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for De Soto reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mill Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello Trails Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mize Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mill Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Shawnee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mize Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Clear Creek Elem
Standard public school
461 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Belmont Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Horizon Elementary
Standard public school
351 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mill Valley High School
How many students attend Mill Valley High School?
Mill Valley High School has 1,432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shawnee, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,355 (2022-23) → 1,383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Valley High School is 17.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mill Valley High School?
5.6% of students at Mill Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mill Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Mill Valley High School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Shawnee, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mill Valley High School?
Mill Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mill Valley High School rank among schools in Shawnee?
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Valley High School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Shawnee, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shawnee on the city page.
What other schools are in De Soto?
Besides Mill Valley High School, De Soto also operates De Soto High School (918 students), Mill Creek Middle School (676 students), and Monticello Trails Middle School (655 students). See the De Soto district page for the complete list.