SMITH CENTER JR SR HIGH SCHOOL
Smith Center Jr Sr High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Smith Center school district, located in Smith Center, KS with about 184 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Smith Center Jr Sr High has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Smith Center Jr/Sr High School is a public educational institution located in Smith Center, Kansas, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As part of USD 237, the school functions as a focal point for the local community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities. The facility, located at 300 Roger Barta Way, emphasizes a supportive environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Smith Center area, maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for personal growth through athletics, arts, and student organizations, Smith Center Jr/Sr High strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to their community. More information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and faculty resources can be found on their official website at [www.usd237.com](http://www.usd237.com).
For more information, contact Smith Center Jr Sr High at (785) 282-6609 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Smith Center, KS 66967-0329
(785) 282-6609
http://www.usd237.com
SMITH CENTER JR SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Smith Center, KS with about 184 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Smith Center
- Total Students:
- 184
- Teachers:
- 18.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 184 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SMITH CENTER JR SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.