Silver Lake Jr-Sr High

www.silverlakeschools.org

330 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Silver Lake Jr-Sr High School, located in the small community of Silver Lake, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local district. As a combined junior and senior high school, it fosters a unique environment where students from 7th through 12th grade learn within the same facility. This structure often promotes a strong sense of community and continuity, allowing older students to mentor younger ones while maintaining a focus on academic and personal development as students transition toward graduation.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of its small-town setting, often serving as a focal point for local pride and extracurricular activity. With a focus on preparing students for life after high school—whether through college pathways or vocational training—the institution emphasizes a well-rounded education. By balancing rigorous coursework with athletic and social programs, Silver Lake Jr-Sr High strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are well-known by their teachers and encouraged to participate actively in their school community.

330

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver Lake Jr-Sr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	12
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

White
304 (92.1 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.6 %)
Two or More
7 (2.1 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Silver Lake
Phone:	(785)582-4639
Website:	http://www.silverlakeschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 7 61

Grade 8 48

Grade 9 53

Grade 10 67

Grade 11 53

Grade 12 47

Ungraded 1