Pike Valley Jr High

Pike Valley
100 School Street
Scandia, KS 66966
30 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Pike Valley Junior High, located in Courtland, Kansas, is a core component of the Pike Valley Unified School District 426. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing fundamental academic skills while fostering social and personal growth during these formative years.

As a member of a smaller, rural school district, Pike Valley Junior High places a strong emphasis on community engagement and small class sizes, which allow for more individualized attention from staff. The school encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, including athletics and local organizations, to help students develop leadership skills and a sense of school spirit. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
30
Total Students
3.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    30 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pike Valley
Phone: (785)335-2294
Website: http://www.pikevalley.com
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 10
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 14
Grade 8 16
Gender Ratio