PALCO HIGH SCHOOL

Palco High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Palco school district, located in Palco, KS with about 28 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 4 teachers, Palco 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.

Palco High School, located at 502 Ash Street in Palco, Kansas, serves as a small-town educational institution committed to providing personalized instruction within the USD 269 school district. As a rural school, it emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes, allowing for meaningful interactions between faculty and pupils. The school plays a central role in the local community, fostering an environment where academic growth is balanced with extracurricular involvement and school spirit.

Despite its modest size, Palco High School strives to prepare its students for post-secondary success through a standard curriculum supplemented by community-focused programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that encourages student leadership and participation in various regional activities. By prioritizing individualized attention, the institution aims to nurture the unique talents of its students while preserving the traditional values and collaborative culture characteristic of Western Kansas education.

For more information, contact Palco High at (785) 737-4645 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.