THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Thunder Ridge Schools
209 EAST ASH
KENSINGTON, KS 66951
67 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Thunder Ridge High School, located in Kensington, Kansas, is a central educational hub for the USD 110 school district. Serving a rural community, the school emphasizes a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention. The institution is committed to preparing its students for future success through a curriculum that balances traditional academics with opportunities for extracurricular involvement, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.

As part of the USD 110 district, Thunder Ridge serves as a pillar for the local community, promoting values of school spirit and academic growth. The school utilizes its official website, usd110.net, to maintain communication with families and stakeholders, providing updates on athletic events, school calendars, and district policies. By integrating modern learning standards with the supportive atmosphere of a small-town school, Thunder Ridge High School aims to equip its graduates with the skills necessary for post-secondary education and career readiness.
67
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    57 (85.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.5 %)
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: Thunder Ridge Schools
Phone: (785)476-2217
Website: http://usd110.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 24
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 14
Grade 10 19
Grade 11 17
Grade 12 17
Gender Ratio