Marmaton Valley High

www.usd256.org

135 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Marmaton Valley High School, located in Moran, Kansas, serves as the central secondary educational hub for the USD 256 school district. As a small, rural institution, the school prides itself on fostering a tight-knit community environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with faculty and staff. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly.

Beyond academics, Marmaton Valley High School emphasizes student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and community-service initiatives. By participating in these programs, students are encouraged to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. The district’s official website, http://www.usd256.org, serves as a primary resource for students, parents, and community members to stay updated on school calendars, academic policies, and district-wide news.

135

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marmaton Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	5
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
117 (86.7 %)
Two or More
11 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
5 (3.7 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Marmaton Valley
Phone:	(620)237-4251
Website:	http://www.usd256.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 19

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 22

Grade 9 17

Grade 10 22

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 24