OTTAWA SR HIGH SCHOOL
Ottawa Sr High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Ottawa school district, located in Ottawa, KS with about 701 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 49 teachers, Ottawa Sr High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Ottawa Senior High School, located at 1120 South Ash in Ottawa, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Ottawa Unified School District 290. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The facility functions as a hub for both scholastic achievement and extracurricular engagement, fostering a culture that emphasizes both personal growth and community involvement for the youth of Franklin County.
The school operates under the umbrella of USD 290, which prioritizes a balanced curriculum and the integration of technology to meet modern educational standards. By maintaining a strong connection with the broader Ottawa community, the high school offers a variety of programs, athletics, and clubs designed to support diverse student interests and talents. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, or specific school announcements, the official district website at [http://www.usd290.org](http://www.usd290.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related documentation.
For more information, contact Ottawa Sr High at (785) 229-8020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 229-8020
http://www.usd290.org
OTTAWA SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ottawa, KS with about 701 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ottawa
- Total Students:
- 701
- Teachers:
- 49.5
- 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 701 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OTTAWA SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.