Marais Des Cygnes Valley High

www.usd456.org

73 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Marais Des Cygnes Valley High School, located in Melvern, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the USD 456 school district. Nestled in a small-town rural setting, the school fosters a close-knit academic environment that emphasizes individualized attention and community involvement. The district prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue both academic excellence and personal development through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities.

As a central hub for the local community, the school is committed to preparing its students for success after graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education. By leveraging its resources to offer a comprehensive curriculum, Marais Des Cygnes Valley High aims to balance traditional learning with modern educational practices. For families and community members interested in the school’s academic calendar, board policies, or specific district news, updated information is consistently maintained through their official website at http://www.usd456.org.

Total Students

5.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marais Des Cygnes Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	3
Two or More	2

White
68 (93.2 %)
Hispanic
3 (4.1 %)
Two or More
2 (2.7 %)

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:	Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Phone:	(785)549-3313
Website:	http://www.usd456.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 24

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 14

Grade 12 23

Ungraded 1