- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Valley Center, KS
Valley Center High
Federal NCES profile for Valley Center High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201251000370
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Center High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Valley Center · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Center High has class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Center High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Valley Center, KS.
School address
District: Valley Center Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201251000370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Valley Center High held near 1,028 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.8 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 201251000370 · Valley Center, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,011 enr · 15.6:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Center Middle School (802 students)
Valley Center High held near 1,028 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.8 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Valley Center High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valley Center High
1,011 students
- Valley Center
Valley Center Middle School
802 students
- Valley Center
Valley Center Intermediate School
443 students
- Wheatland Elem 325
Wheatland Elem
325 students
- West Elem 264
West Elem
264 students
- Abilene Elem 254
Abilene Elem
254 students
What this shows Valley Center High reports 1,011 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Center High compares
Valley Center High 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 31% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,011 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,011
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Kansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Valley Center High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley Center Pub Sch reports $14,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Center High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Center Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Center Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheatland Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abilene Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Center High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,011 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Center High
How many students attend Valley Center High?
Valley Center High has 1,011 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valley Center, KS. CCD year-over-year: 995 (2022-23) → 1,028 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Center High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Center High is 15.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Center High?
29.5% of students at Valley Center High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Center High?
The largest demographic group at Valley Center High is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Valley Center, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Center High?
Valley Center High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Valley Center High rank among public schools in Valley Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Center High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Valley Center, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Valley Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley Center Pub Sch?
Besides Valley Center High, Valley Center Pub Sch also operates Valley Center Middle School (802 students), Valley Center Intermediate School (443 students), and Wheatland Elem (325 students). See the Valley Center Pub Sch district page for the complete list.