Wallace County High

Wallace County Schools
521 N. Main
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
58 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wallace County High School is located in Sharon Springs, Kansas, and serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Wallace County School District (USD 241). As a small, rural school in the western part of the state, it functions as a central hub for the local community. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with faculty, characteristic of many Kansas rural districts.

Academically and athletically, the school offers a range of programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they pursue college, vocational training, or the workforce. The school takes pride in its community spirit, often rallying behind its athletic teams and participating in local events that define the small-town experience in Wallace County. For further details on their specific academic curriculum, upcoming events, or district news, stakeholders and community members can visit their official website at [usd241.org](http://usd241.org).
58
Total Students
8.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    43 (74.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (19.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (5.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.7 %)
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: Wallace County Schools
Phone: (785)852-4240
Website: http://usd241.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 13
Grade 10 14
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 12
Gender Ratio