Mill Valley High School

mvhs.usd232.org

1,355 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Mill Valley High School, located in Shawnee, Kansas, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in the USD 232 school district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education programs. The school's educational environment is designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce by emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Mill Valley maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletic programs, competitive performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is widely recognized for its "Jaguar" spirit, fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to engage deeply in both local and extracurricular pursuits. With a focus on holistic development, Mill Valley High School continues to be a top-performing institution in the Kansas City metropolitan area, consistently balancing high standards of achievement with a well-rounded student experience.

1,355

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mill Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,080
Hispanic	95
Black	69
Asian	50
Two or More	54
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,080 (79.7 %)
Hispanic
95 (7.0 %)
Black
69 (5.1 %)
Two or More
54 (4.0 %)
Asian
50 (3.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	De Soto
Phone:	(913)422-4351
Website:	http://mvhs.usd232.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
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 9 370

Grade 10 325

Grade 11 336

Grade 12 324