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Northern Valley High

Summary:

Northern Valley High School is a small public high school in Almena, Kansas, serving 49 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly White student population, with some racial diversity compared to nearby schools.

Northern Valley High stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.8 to 10 students per teacher, which is significantly lower than the nearby Logan High (5.1 students per teacher) and Norton High (13 students per teacher). However, the school's academic performance on state assessments has been mixed, with strengths in some areas but weaknesses in others, particularly in English Language Arts. The school's percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.65% to 38.78%, is also relatively high compared to the surrounding area.

Over the years, Northern Valley High's ranking among Kansas high schools has fluctuated, from a high of 107th out of 316 schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 279th out of 320 schools in 2020-2021. The school's current ranking for the 2022-2023 school year is 126th out of 327 schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests the school's performance and reputation may have been inconsistent, and it may benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to address any areas of concern and build on its strengths.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 512 W Bryant
       Almena, KS  67622

(785) 669-2445

District: Northern Valley

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,623 Help


Feeder schools for Northern Valley High:

Elementary:    Almena Elementary
Middle:    Long Island Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  49

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
African American:
4.1%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northern Valley High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), African American (4.1%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Valley High is 10. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northern Valley High is $15,623.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northern Valley High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Northern Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Valley 94th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northern Valley High

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Rank History for all students at Northern Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 33.95 217th 280 22.5%
2009 33.94 226th 291 22.3%
2010 50.94 179th 302 40.7%
2011 42.87 205th 298 31.2%
2016 52.64 147th 313 53.0%
2017 60.69 107th 316 66.1%
2019 28.99 257th 325 20.9%
2021 18.51 279th 320 12.8%
2022 58.08 120th 324 63.0%
2023 57.88 126th 327 61.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northern Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.45 79th 229 65.5%
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Rank History for White students at Northern Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.39 262nd 306 14.4%
2022 73.09 59th 307 80.8%
2023 50.91 142nd 309 54.0%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northern Valley High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 76 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1989 69 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1990 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1991 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1992 56 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
1993 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1994 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1995 64 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1996 64 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1997 71 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1998 76 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1999 78 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2000 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2001 63 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2002 57 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2003 57 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2004 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2005 64 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2006 69 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2007 68 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2008 64 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2009 68 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2010 69 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 73
2011 61 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 62
2012 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50
2013 51 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 53
2014 47 1 2 5 0 0 0 0 55
2015 55 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 59
2016 49 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 55
2017 40 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 45
2018 49 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 53
2019 47 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 54
2020 31 2 1 5 0 0 0 0 39
2021 44 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 49
2022 40 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 45
2023 44 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northern Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 78 9.0 8.6 0
1989 69 9.0 7.6 n/a
1990 60 9.6 6.2 0
1991 61 9.3 6.5 n/a
1992 56 9.3 6.0 28.6
1993 55 9.3 5.9 20
1994 60 9.1 6.6 13.3
1995 64 9.0 7.1 25
1996 64 9.0 7.1 25
1997 72 9.1 7.9 27.8
1998 77 9.1 8.5 31.2
1999 79 9.1 8.7 29.1
2000 74 9.7 7.6 28.4
2001 63 10.8 5.8 34.9
2002 57 9.5 6.0 45.6
2003 57 9.5 6.0 45.6
2004 59 9.5 6.2 49.2
2005 64 8.8 7.3 43.8
2006 71 8.4 8.5 36.6
2007 70 10.3 6.8 47.1
2008 67 10.0 6.7 43.3
2009 72 10.5 6.9 47.2
2010 73 10.1 7.2 53.4
2011 62 7.9 7.8 56.5
2012 50 10.0 4.9 60
2013 53 8.8 6.0 62.3
2014 55 9.7 5.6 60
2015 59 10.0 5.9 52.5
2016 55 8.0 6.8 50.9
2017 45 0.0 n/a 53.3
2018 53 4.5 11.6 69.8
2019 54 n/a n/a 66.7
2020 39 6.0 6.5 53.8
2021 49 6.1 8.0 38.8
2022 45 6.6 6.8 35.6
2023 49 4.9 10.0 32.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northern Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 78 9.0 8.6 0
1989 69 9.0 7.6 n/a
1990 60 9.6 6.2 0
1991 61 9.3 6.5 n/a
1992 56 9.3 6.0 28.6
1993 55 9.3 5.9 20
1994 60 9.1 6.6 13.3
1995 64 9.0 7.1 25
1996 64 9.0 7.1 25
1997 72 9.1 7.9 27.8
1998 77 9.1 8.5 31.2
1999 79 9.1 8.7 29.1
2000 74 9.7 7.6 28.4
2001 63 10.8 5.8 34.9
2002 57 9.5 6.0 45.6
2003 57 9.5 6.0 45.6
2004 59 9.5 6.2 49.2
2005 64 8.8 7.3 43.8
2006 71 8.4 8.5 36.6
2007 70 10.3 6.8 47.1
2008 67 10.0 6.7 43.3
2009 72 10.5 6.9 47.2
2010 73 10.1 7.2 53.4
2011 62 7.9 7.8 56.5
2012 50 10.0 4.9 60
2013 53 8.8 6.0 62.3
2014 55 9.7 5.6 60
2015 59 10.0 5.9 52.5
2016 55 8.0 6.8 50.9
2017 45 0.0 n/a 53.3
2018 53 4.5 11.6 69.8
2019 54 n/a n/a 66.7
2020 39 6.0 6.5 53.8
2021 49 6.1 8.0 38.8
2022 45 6.6 6.8 35.6
2023 49 4.9 10.0 32.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northern Valley High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $667 (4.3%) $14,956 (95.7%) $15,623

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Valley High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 257th of 325 High schoolsRanks 126th of 327 High schools
 40.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Valley High)2516.7
 8.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Valley)2516.7
 8.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Northern Valley High)8.325
 16.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Northern Valley)8.325
 16.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5449
 9.3%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic62
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White4744
 6.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%32.7%
 34%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Valley High

Northern Valley High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Almena Elementary
Middle : Long Island Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 49 students attended Northern Valley High.

Students at Northern Valley High are 90% White, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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