ASHLAND HIGH SCHOOL

Ashland High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Ashland school district, located in Ashland, KS with about 61 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 8 teachers, Ashland High has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

Ashland High School, located at 311 J.E. Humphreys St. in Ashland, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Ashland Public Schools (USD 220). As a small-town school, it functions as a central pillar of the community, committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its small size to foster strong student-teacher relationships and personalized attention for its diverse student body.

Beyond traditional classroom academics, Ashland High School is deeply integrated into the culture of Clark County, maintaining a strong focus on student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service. By balancing rigorous curriculum standards with the values of a close-knit rural community, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens equipped with the skills necessary for the modern workforce or higher education. Further details regarding their current academic calendar, district policies, and athletic programs can be found on their official website at http://usd220.net.

For more information, contact Ashland High at (620) 635-2814 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.