Valley Heights Jr/Sr High

Valley Heights
2274 6th Road
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
180 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Valley Heights Jr/Sr High School, located in Blue Rapids, Kansas, serves as the central educational hub for the USD 498 school district. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12, emphasizing a commitment to both rigorous instruction and the development of well-rounded individuals. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Valley Heights places a strong focus on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and academic organizations. The school prides itself on its "Mustang" spirit, encouraging students to take pride in their community while maintaining high standards of citizenship and character. Through its dedicated faculty and community support, the school strives to create an inclusive and supportive culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
180
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    169 (93.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (3.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.1 %)
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: Valley Heights
Phone: (785)363-2508
Website: http://www.valleyheights.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 42
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 7 22
Grade 8 37
Grade 9 37
Grade 10 35
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 24
Gender Ratio