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Pike Valley High

Summary:

Located in Scandia, Kansas, Pike Valley High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 52 students. The school is part of the Pike Valley District, which is ranked 106 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size, Pike Valley High has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 16th out of 316 Kansas high schools in 2016-2017 to 283rd out of 318 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments (KAP) is consistently below the state average across all subjects and grade levels, with only 7.69% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 27.57%. When looking at the school's performance for white students, the ranking is even lower, placing 282nd out of 295 Kansas high schools in 2023-2024.

While Pike Valley High has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high spending per student compared to nearby Concordia Junior-Senior High and Republic County Junior/Senior High School, it also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.77% to 58.49%. This suggests that the school may be serving a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, which could be a contributing factor to its academic challenges. Understanding the factors that contribute to the relatively stronger performance of the nearby schools could provide valuable insights for improving Pike Valley High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 School Street
       Scandia, KS  66966

(785) 335-2294

District: Pike Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,407 Help


Feeder schools for Pike Valley High:

Elementary:    Pike Valley Elementary
Middle:    Pike Valley Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  7.0 Help
Number of students:  52

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.2%
African American:
3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pike Valley High ranks worse than 89% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pike Valley High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pike Valley High is $15,407.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pike Valley High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pike Valley High 283rd of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Pike Valley High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Pike Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Pike Valley 106th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pike Valley High

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Rank History for all students at Pike Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.88 116th 262 55.7%
2007 52.21 140th 280 50.0%
2008 84.46 19th 267 92.9%
2009 66.82 99th 291 66.0%
2010 78.82 42nd 302 86.1%
2011 57.14 147th 298 50.7%
2012 71.31 71st 317 77.6%
2013 64.76 119th 323 63.2%
2015 60.40 121st 326 62.9%
2016 82.72 46th 313 85.3%
2017 93.55 16th 316 94.9%
2018 65.33 89th 314 71.7%
2019 81.30 40th 325 87.7%
2021 55.16 130th 320 59.4%
2022 26.12 260th 324 19.8%
2024 18.10 283rd 318 11.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pike Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.54 98th 296 66.9%
2019 76.80 46th 306 85.0%
2021 42.67 180th 302 40.4%
2022 16.71 276th 307 10.1%
2024 13.34 282nd 295 4.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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 Pike Valley High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 79 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1989 67 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1990 78 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1991 85 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1992 86 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1993 85 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1994 84 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1995 94 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1996 94 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1997 85 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1998 89 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 89
1999 91 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2000 96 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2001 100 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2002 105 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2003 105 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2004 97 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 99
2005 95 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2006 99 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2007 93 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2008 94 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2009 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2010 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 94
2011 94 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 95
2012 91 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 93
2013 83 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 85
2014 75 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 76
2015 61 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 62
2016 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 71
2017 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 66
2018 65 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 66
2019 58 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 61
2020 57 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 63
2021 57 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 62
2022 50 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 53
2023 50 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 52

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 Pike Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 80 10.0 8.0 0
1989 68 11.0 6.1 n/a
1990 79 11.4 6.9 0
1991 86 11.4 7.5 n/a
1992 87 11.4 7.6 n/a
1993 86 11.4 7.5 15.1
1994 85 11.4 7.5 14.1
1995 94 11.4 8.2 22.3
1996 94 11.4 8.2 22.3
1997 85 11.9 7.1 16.5
1998 89 11.9 7.5 23.6
1999 91 11.8 7.7 17.6
2000 96 11.5 8.3 26
2001 101 12.0 8.4 33.7
2002 106 13.0 8.2 34.9
2003 106 13.0 8.2 34.9
2004 99 13.0 7.6 40.4
2005 95 12.1 7.9 43.2
2006 99 12.2 8.1 35.4
2007 94 15.3 6.1 37.2
2008 94 1.0 94.0 47.9
2009 97 12.1 8.0 40.2
2010 94 13.2 7.1 41.5
2011 95 10.1 9.4 31.6
2012 93 10.3 9.0 45.2
2013 85 11.0 7.7 42.4
2014 76 12.0 6.3 44.7
2015 62 11.0 5.6 51.6
2016 71 9.0 7.8 47.9
2017 66 8.1 8.1 40.9
2018 66 9.1 7.2 39.4
2019 61 9.1 6.7 49.2
2020 63 7.8 8.0 50.8
2021 62 7.6 8.1 46.8
2022 53 7.6 6.9 58.5
2023 52 7.4 7.0 48.1

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 Pike Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 80 10.0 8.0 0
1989 68 11.0 6.1 n/a
1990 79 11.4 6.9 0
1991 86 11.4 7.5 n/a
1992 87 11.4 7.6 n/a
1993 86 11.4 7.5 15.1
1994 85 11.4 7.5 14.1
1995 94 11.4 8.2 22.3
1996 94 11.4 8.2 22.3
1997 85 11.9 7.1 16.5
1998 89 11.9 7.5 23.6
1999 91 11.8 7.7 17.6
2000 96 11.5 8.3 26
2001 101 12.0 8.4 33.7
2002 106 13.0 8.2 34.9
2003 106 13.0 8.2 34.9
2004 99 13.0 7.6 40.4
2005 95 12.1 7.9 43.2
2006 99 12.2 8.1 35.4
2007 94 15.3 6.1 37.2
2008 94 1.0 94.0 47.9
2009 97 12.1 8.0 40.2
2010 94 13.2 7.1 41.5
2011 95 10.1 9.4 31.6
2012 93 10.3 9.0 45.2
2013 85 11.0 7.7 42.4
2014 76 12.0 6.3 44.7
2015 62 11.0 5.6 51.6
2016 71 9.0 7.8 47.9
2017 66 8.1 8.1 40.9
2018 66 9.1 7.2 39.4
2019 61 9.1 6.7 49.2
2020 63 7.8 8.0 50.8
2021 62 7.6 8.1 46.8
2022 53 7.6 6.9 58.5
2023 52 7.4 7.0 48.1

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 Pike Valley High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $394 (2.6%) $15,013 (97.4%) $15,407

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pike Valley High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 325 High schoolsRanks 260th of 324 High schools
 67.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pike Valley High)37.516.7
 20.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Pike Valley)37.516.7
 20.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.524.8
 3.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Pike Valley High)43.88.3
 35.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Pike Valley)43.88.3
 35.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.520.1
 4.4%
11th Grade Science (Pike Valley High)38.521.4
 17%
   11th Grade Science (Pike Valley)38.521.4
 17%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6152
 14.8%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White5850
 13.8%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.2%48.1%
 1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pike Valley High

Students at Pike Valley High are 96% White, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 52 students attended Pike Valley High.

Pike Valley High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pike Valley Elementary
Middle : Pike Valley Junior High

Pike Valley High ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Kansas high schools.


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