Enrollment
1,432
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mill Valley High School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mill Valley High School
Mill Valley High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Shawnee, Kansas, enrolling 1,432 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 91% of Kansas schools and 28% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.6% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Kansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,432 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding De Soto spends $11,364 per pupil, 27% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Shawnee's public schools, it stands alongside Mize Elementary School (474 students): Mill Valley High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 14.8:1).
De Soto also operates De Soto High School (918 students) and Mill Creek Middle School (676 students) alongside Mill Valley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mill Valley High School compares
Mill Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Soto, which includes Mill Valley High School.
$11,364
Per student
-27%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 60.8%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mill Valley High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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