OTIS-BISON JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Otis-Bison school district, located in Otis, KS with about 95 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 12 teachers, Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School 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.
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School is a public secondary educational institution located in Otis, Kansas. As part of the USD 403 school district, it serves the local community by providing a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is dedicated to fostering student growth through a blend of core curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive small-school atmosphere that prioritizes personalized attention.
The school functions as the educational hub for the Otis-Bison area, emphasizing a commitment to preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. By maintaining a focus on community values and academic standards, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern world while upholding the traditions of their local district. You can find more information regarding their current programs, school calendar, and administrative contact details on their official website at http://www.usd403.org.
For more information, contact Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School at (785) 387-2337 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2337
http://www.usd403.org
OTIS-BISON JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Otis, KS with about 95 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Otis-Bison
- Total Students:
- 95
- Teachers:
- 12.29
- 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 targeted assistance 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 95 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OTIS-BISON JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Female
- 43.2%
- Male
- 56.8%
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.