Northern Valley High

Northern Valley
512 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622
49 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Northern Valley High School, located in Almena, Kansas, serves as the educational hub for the local community and surrounding areas. As a small, rural school district, it maintains a tight-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of school spirit, represented by the "Huskies" mascot. The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and character development, aiming to prepare its students for success in post-secondary education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Northern Valley High places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, including sports, clubs, and community service initiatives. By utilizing its official website, the district keeps parents, students, and community members informed about school events, academic calendars, and athletic schedules. As a vital pillar of the Almena region, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to grow into well-rounded individuals while remaining connected to their local roots.
49
Total Students
4.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    44 (89.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (4.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (2.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Northern Valley
Phone: (785)669-2445
Website: http://www.nvhuskies.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 49
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 11
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 12
Gender Ratio