Valley Center High School

Valley Center High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9600 N Meridian Ave,  Valley Center, KS
Valley Center Public Schools
3.9
2.5
941 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
11%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
640
Verbal
620
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
25%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
35.3%
State Average
33.2%
Science
43%
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
320:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
White
75.5%
Hispanic
13.2%
Two or more races
5.2%
Black
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Wichita State University 248 Students
Kansas State University 161 Students
Emporia State University 112 Students
The University of Kansas 106 Students
Butler Community College 98 Students
Fort Hays State University 62 Students
Pittsburg State University 42 Students
Newman University 41 Students
Friends University 39 Students
University of Oklahoma 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 49 Students
Biology 41 Students
Psychology 40 Students
Business 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Education 16 Students
Finance 15 Students
Accounting 15 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 14 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 111 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/4/2024
Good school and family oriented. Everyone kind of knows each other, I did sports as well as had good grades and enjoyed the history department
5.0 Alum
7/2/2023
Valley center high school prepare me with what I believe is the knowledge I needed to start my career. It gifted me with opportunities and outstanding academic which I will use and take advantage of.
1.0 NicheUser
12/8/2022
On December 3rd 2022, white Valley Center High School students threatened black students of Topeka high school at a basketball game. They taunted them with a dark-skin babydoll and called them racial slurs.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 2 Reviews
4.0 student
4/5/2016
Great teachers and faculty that genuinely care about student's education, sports, and growth as individuals. I graduated in 2013 and had a well rounded experience here with little to complain about. Met many great people and had so many opportunities to get involved. I really believe this school pre...
1.0 other
1/1/2012
When I grew up in these schools, I didn't like it because how I was treated in school. I was mad fun of by children all through my school years. In first grade, the children made fun of me because I was in a resource room. They picked on me. In fifth grade, they made fun of me because the way, I tal...

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Valley Center High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Valley Center, KS and is served by the Valley Center Public Schools in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 941 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Valley Center High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Life Prep Academy, Sunrise Christian Academy, Annoor Islamic School, and more. Learn more about what Valley Center has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valley Center High School.

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