Circle High

www.usd375.org

600 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Circle High School, located in Towanda, Kansas, serves as a key secondary institution within the USD 375 school district. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. Its location in a smaller, rural-suburban setting allows the school to foster a close-knit environment where students and faculty often work collaboratively to achieve both individual and institutional goals.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Circle High emphasizes the development of character and school spirit, heavily supported by its athletic programs and diverse student organizations. By maintaining a strong connection to the Towanda community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that supports the personal and academic growth of every student.

600

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Circle High
Demographic	Student Count
White	541
Hispanic	23
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	22
American Indian	6

White
541 (90.2 %)
Hispanic
23 (3.8 %)
Two or More
22 (3.7 %)
American Indian
6 (1.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Circle
Phone:	(316)541-2277
Website:	http://www.usd375.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 9 161

Grade 10 150

Grade 11 135

Grade 12 154