Atchison County Community JR/SR High

Atchison Co Comm Schools
908 Tiger Road
Effingham, KS 66023
264 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Atchison County Community Junior/Senior High School (ACCHS), located in Effingham, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the USD 377 school district. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is well-known for its strong "Tiger" pride. The institution focuses on fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, aiming to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce through a variety of core curriculum offerings and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, ACCHS places a significant emphasis on student engagement through a robust extracurricular program, including athletics, clubs, and vocational organizations. By maintaining a smaller school atmosphere, the district prioritizes personalized attention and strong relationships between faculty and students. As a central pillar of the Effingham area, the school serves not only as an educational provider but also as a community gathering space that promotes school spirit and long-term student success.
264
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    247 (93.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.4 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Atchison Co Comm Schools
Phone: (913)833-2240
Website: http://www.usd377.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 91
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 34
Grade 8 53
Grade 9 44
Grade 10 44
Grade 11 47
Grade 12 42
Gender Ratio