MILL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Mill Valley High School is a public high school that is part of the De Soto school district, located in Shawnee, KS with about 1,367 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 86 teachers, Mill Valley High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Mill Valley High School, located in Shawnee, Kansas, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in the USD 232 school district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education programs. The school's educational environment is designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce by emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth.
Beyond academics, Mill Valley maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletic programs, competitive performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is widely recognized for its "Jaguar" spirit, fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to engage deeply in both local and extracurricular pursuits. With a focus on holistic development, Mill Valley High School continues to be a top-performing institution in the Kansas City metropolitan area, consistently balancing high standards of achievement with a well-rounded student experience.
For more information, contact Mill Valley High School at (913) 422-4351 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shawnee, KS 66226
(913) 422-4351
http://mvhs.usd232.org
MILL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Shawnee, KS with about 1,367 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- De Soto
- Total Students:
- 1,367
- Teachers:
- 86
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- 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 1,367 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MILL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.