SANTA FE TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL

Santa Fe Trail High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Santa Fe Trail school district, located in Carbondale, KS with about 340 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 21 teachers, Santa Fe Trail High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Santa Fe Trail High School, located in Carbondale, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Santa Fe Trail Unified School District (USD 434). The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus fosters a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing student engagement through a balance of rigorous coursework and extracurricular participation.

Beyond its core curriculum, Santa Fe Trail High offers a variety of programs designed to develop well-rounded students, including athletics, arts, and career-focused clubs. By leveraging the resources of the USD 434 district, the school maintains a focus on modern educational standards while preserving the close-knit, community-oriented values typical of rural Kansas schools. For families and community members, the school serves as a central pillar for local spirit and academic development.

For more information, contact Santa Fe Trail High at (785) 665-7161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15701 S California Ave
Carbondale, KS 66414-9178
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SANTA FE TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Carbondale, KS with about 340 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Santa Fe Trail
Total Students:
340
Teachers:
21.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 340 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SANTA FE TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.2%
Hispanic/Latino
4.7%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian
0.9%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.