Below Average
#1157 of 1,294 schools in KS
Valley Center High
High School · Valley Center Pub Sch · Valley Center, KS
A Valley Center Pub Sch high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9600 N. Meridian, Valley Center, KS 67147
- Math 33% proficient (2025)
- Reading 36% proficient (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley Center High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Center High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low155/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,711
Median home value
$227,900
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 67 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Valley Center Pub Sch
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Center High is listed in Valley Center Pub Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Center High
Valley Center High is a public high school in Valley Center, KS, part of Valley Center Pub Sch, serving approximately 1,028 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,157 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Center High
What grades does Valley Center High serve?
Valley Center High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Center High?
Valley Center High has an enrollment of approximately 1,028 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Center High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Center High is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Center High rank in KS?
Valley Center High ranks #1,157 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Valley Center High's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Center High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Valley Center High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Center High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Valley Center High a charter school?
No, Valley Center High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Center High a Title I school?
No, Valley Center High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Center High?
37.1% of students at Valley Center High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (316) 755-7070
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 67147)
- 11,193
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67147; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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