NESS CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Ness City High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Ness City school district, located in Ness City, KS with about 150 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 15 teachers, Ness City 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.
Ness City High School, located in Ness City, Kansas, serves as the central secondary educational hub for its rural community. As part of the Ness City Unified School District (USD 303), the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for success after graduation. The institution emphasizes a small-town educational experience, fostering close-knit relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs, which serve as a cornerstone for student life and school spirit in Ness City. By balancing academic rigor with community engagement, Ness City High aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped to meet the challenges of their future endeavors while remaining connected to the values of their hometown.
For more information, contact Ness City High at (785) 798-3991 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ness City, KS 67560-1735
(785) 798-3991
http://www.nesscityschools.org
NESS CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ness City, KS with about 150 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ness City
- Total Students:
- 150
- Teachers:
- 15.8
- 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 150 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NESS CITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.