High Schools in Elk Valley

The Elk Valley High School is the sole high school serving the Elk Valley, Kansas area. With a relatively small student population of 47, the school has shown remarkable improvement in its academic performance and statewide ranking, moving from the bottom quarter to the top quarter of Kansas high schools in just a few years.

Elk Valley High School's 10th-grade students outperform the state average in English Language Arts, with 40% proficient or better compared to the state's 27.57%. However, the school faces challenges in mathematics, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state average. The school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 80.85% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.8 to 1 may contribute to its improved performance.

Overall, Elk Valley High School has made significant strides in enhancing its academic quality, but still has room for improvement, particularly in mathematics. The school's unique challenges and successes provide valuable insights for educators and policymakers working to support student achievement in similar communities.