Medicine Lodge Jr/Sr High School

Barber County North
400 W. Eldorado Ave
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
218 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Medicine Lodge Jr/Sr High School is a public secondary school located in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the USD 254 school district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a focus on fostering academic growth, personal development, and community engagement within a rural Kansas setting, striving to balance rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities.

The school serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting a supportive environment where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their student body. Through its official website, usd254.org, the district provides resources for students, parents, and the community, reflecting an emphasis on communication and transparency. By prioritizing both traditional academic standards and the development of well-rounded individuals, Medicine Lodge Jr/Sr High School aims to cultivate a culture of excellence and school pride for all its attendees.
218
Total Students
24.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    197 (90.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Barber County North
Phone: (620)886-5667
Website: http://www.usd254.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 88
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 40
Grade 8 38
Grade 9 37
Grade 10 36
Grade 11 39
Grade 12 28
Gender Ratio