Kinsley Jr/Sr High School

Kinsley-Offerle
716 N Colony
Kinsley, KS 67547
157 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Kinsley Jr/Sr High School, located at 716 N Colony in Kinsley, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school provides a centralized academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12, allowing for a consistent educational transition as students progress through their adolescent years. The school is a key component of the Kinsley-Offerle Unified School District (USD 347) and is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Edwards County.

The school is known for its focus on providing a personalized learning experience that is typical of rural Kansas communities. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Kinsley Jr/Sr High emphasizes student engagement, extracurricular involvement, and community spirit. Whether through athletics, academic programs, or local events, the school serves as a focal point for the community, aiming to prepare its students for post-secondary education or the workforce while fostering the values and traditions of the region.
157
Total Students
18.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    109 (69.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    42 (26.8 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.9 %)
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: Kinsley-Offerle
Phone: (620)659-2126
Website: http://www.kinsleypublicschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 6 21
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 30
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 23
Grade 12 17
Gender Ratio