Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School

www.usd403.org

98 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School is a public secondary educational institution located in Otis, Kansas. As part of the USD 403 school district, it serves the local community by providing a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is dedicated to fostering student growth through a blend of core curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive small-school atmosphere that prioritizes personalized attention.

The school functions as the educational hub for the Otis-Bison area, emphasizing a commitment to preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. By maintaining a focus on community values and academic standards, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern world while upholding the traditions of their local district. You can find more information regarding their current programs, school calendar, and administrative contact details on their official website at http://www.usd403.org.

Total Students

12.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Two or More	8

White
83 (84.7 %)
Two or More
8 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
6 (6.1 %)
Black
1 (1.0 %)

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:	Otis-Bison
Phone:	(785)387-2337
Website:	http://www.usd403.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
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 6 14

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 18

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 19