PARSONS SR HIGH SCHOOL
Parsons Sr High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Parsons school district, located in Parsons, KS with about 346 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 29 teachers, Parsons Sr High has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Parsons Senior High School, located at 3030 Morton in Parsons, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Operating under the umbrella of the Parsons Public Schools (USD 503), the school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond graduation through a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic instruction with diverse extracurricular opportunities. As the home of the "Vikings," the school fosters a sense of community pride and spirit, encouraging students to engage in athletics, arts, and various student organizations that complement their classroom experiences.
The school’s official portal, VikingNet (vikingnet.net), serves as a central hub for communication between the district, students, and parents. Through this platform, the institution provides essential resources including academic calendars, athletic schedules, and administrative updates. By leveraging this digital infrastructure, Parsons Senior High aims to maintain transparency and facilitate strong collaboration between families and faculty, ensuring that students have the necessary support systems to succeed in their educational pursuits and personal development.
For more information, contact Parsons Sr High at (620) 421-3660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
http://www.vikingnet.net
PARSONS SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Parsons, KS with about 346 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Parsons
- Total Students:
- 346
- Teachers:
- 29.23
- 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 346 students
- White
- 64.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.3%
- Two or more races
- 10.7%
- Black or African American
- 10.7%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
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.