Santa Fe Trail High

Santa Fe Trail
15701 S California Ave
Carbondale, KS 66414
308 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Santa Fe Trail High School, located in Carbondale, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Santa Fe Trail Unified School District (USD 434). The school is committed 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 campus fosters a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing student engagement through a balance of rigorous coursework and extracurricular participation.

Beyond its core curriculum, Santa Fe Trail High offers a variety of programs designed to develop well-rounded students, including athletics, arts, and career-focused clubs. By leveraging the resources of the USD 434 district, the school maintains a focus on modern educational standards while preserving the close-knit, community-oriented values typical of rural Kansas schools. For families and community members, the school serves as a central pillar for local spirit and academic development.
308
Total Students
22.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    276 (89.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (5.2 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Santa Fe Trail
Phone: (800)836-9525
Website: http://www.usd434.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 117
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 84
Grade 10 59
Grade 11 92
Grade 12 73
Gender Ratio