WELLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Wellsville High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wellsville school district, located in Wellsville, KS with about 256 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 20 teachers, Wellsville High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Wellsville High School, located at 602 Walnut in Wellsville, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wellsville Unified School District (USD 289). As a focal point of the local community, the school is dedicated 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 school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to excel not only in their core curriculum but also through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community engagement initiatives.

The institution operates with a commitment to maintaining strong student-teacher relationships, leveraging its status within a smaller district to foster a personalized educational atmosphere. By focusing on academic rigor alongside character development, Wellsville High School aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens equipped to meet the challenges of the modern world. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the school maintains an official digital presence at http://www.wellsville-usd289.org, which serves as a central hub for students, parents, and the broader Wellsville community.

For more information, contact Wellsville High at (785) 883-2057 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

602 Walnut
Wellsville, KS 66092-8323
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WELLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wellsville, KS with about 256 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Wellsville
Total Students:
256
Teachers:
20.9
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 targeted assistance 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 256 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WELLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.7%
Two or more races
2.7%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.