Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5900 Monticello Rd,  Shawnee, KS
De Soto Unified School District
4.0
2.9
1,383 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
61.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
18.4%
State Average
33.2%
Science
32.2%
State Average
39.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
329:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
79.7%
Hispanic
7%
Black
5.1%
Two or more races
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#13 Best HS For Athletes in Kansas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Kansas 493 Students
Kansas State University 436 Students
University of Arkansas 153 Students
Pittsburg State University 143 Students
Emporia State University 121 Students
Johnson County Community College 120 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 102 Students
Wichita State University 100 Students
University of Missouri 84 Students
University of Central Missouri 78 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 150 Students
Psychology 112 Students
Nursing 90 Students
Biology 74 Students
Marketing 64 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Elementary Education 44 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 43 Students
Education 37 Students
Accounting 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 320 Reviews
5.0 Junior
3/5/2025
I love mill valley, it is a school of excellence. Mill valley is a school that expects a lot of its students, which I have loved because it has pushed me to become better. The only thing I'd like to see changed is to add a Geology program!
5.0 Junior
2/26/2025
The environment is overall really positive, spirit days organized by student council makes going to school more enjoyable. Having good sports teams helps to motivate school spirit.
5.0 Senior
1/24/2025
I used to go here freshmen year, and due to personal life reasons, I no longer attended at MV until 2nd quarter Junior year. The staff accepted me and always made sure I have access to mental health resources, and the ability to start my college and career planning early.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 7 Reviews
2.0 parent
5/23/2025
The head principal permits bullying, being biased towards which family she will support, and which will help for safety. Some great teachers there but overshadowed by a controlling administration. Admin concerned about image and clothes admin wears than serving families and students. Unfit to lead t...
5.0 other
1/30/2021
As an alumni just perusing on the internet to see how my high school ranks, I am relieved to see the overall consensus aligns with my own experience. I loved my time in high school and believe the education I received was strong and prepared me well for college. The community I was able to form with...
5.0 parent
1/4/2017
We moved to be in the De Soto school district. They build on positive character traits and have a top down mentality rather than bottom up. MV is one of the best schools in the state. With current student population around 1,400 it is larger than it was a few years ago but the projections show slow...
2.0 parent
10/13/2014
The school has many excellent offerings whether it be extracurricular or academic. The parents are involved and it has a good community feel. There is a rampant drug/alcohol problem that is semingly dismissed or ignored by either parents or staff. Unfortunately to the detriment of the students and s...

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Mill Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Shawnee, KS, in the Shawnee neighborhood, and is served by the De Soto Unified School District in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 1,383 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Mill Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $450,643. Discover additional schools in the area, like Midland Adventist Academy, Maranatha Academy, Christ Preparatory Academy, and more. Learn more about what Shawnee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mill Valley High School.

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