Valley Center High

Summary:

Valley Center High is a public high school serving 995 students in grades 9-12 in Valley Center, Kansas, which is part of the Valley Center Public School District.

Academically, Valley Center High has shown mixed performance compared to state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science generally on par with or slightly above the district and state. However, the school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 73rd to 135th out of 320-327 Kansas high schools. Notably, the school's male students have outperformed female students, and Hispanic students have performed relatively well, while low-socioeconomic status students have struggled.

When compared to nearby schools, Valley Center High generally outperforms East High, North High, and Heights High in the Wichita area, which have lower academic performance and higher percentages of free and reduced-lunch recipients. However, the school lags behind the higher-performing Maize and Sedgwick school districts in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9600 N. Meridian
       Valley Center, KS  67147


(316) 755-7070

District: Valley Center Pub School

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,953 Help


Feeder schools for Valley Center High:

Elementary:    Abilene Elementary
    Valley Center Intermediate School
    West Elementary
    Wheatland Elementary
Middle:    Valley Center Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  1,028

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.6%
Hispanic:
14.9%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley Center High ranks better than 60.1% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.25. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Valley Center High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.6%), Hispanic (14.9%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Center High is 16.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Center High is $8,953.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley Center High:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Center High 127th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Valley Center High in the ranking list.)

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Valley Center Pub School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Center Pub School 132nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley Center High

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Rank History for all students at Valley Center High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.83 155th 262 40.8%
2007 47.16 156th 280 44.3%
2008 86.82 11th 267 95.9%
2009 72.50 61st 291 79.0%
2010 67.81 90th 302 70.2%
2011 59.29 137th 298 54.0%
2012 56.30 175th 317 44.8%
2013 53.39 182nd 323 43.7%
2015 56.15 144th 326 55.8%
2016 62.85 99th 313 68.4%
2017 59.33 111th 316 64.9%
2018 60.05 116th 314 63.1%
2019 62.51 101st 325 68.9%
2021 54.95 135th 320 57.8%
2022 69.05 73rd 324 77.5%
2023 58.46 123rd 327 62.4%
2024 55.25 127th 318 60.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Valley Center High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.84 47th 64 26.6%
2024 52.89 25th 67 62.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley Center High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.60 33rd 110 70.0%
2019 66.69 14th 111 87.4%
2021 71.85 15th 115 87.0%
2022 42.24 54th 117 53.8%
2023 57.91 35th 122 71.3%
2024 47.08 51st 124 58.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Center High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.32 119th 228 47.8%
2019 56.35 81st 229 64.6%
2021 73.16 30th 213 85.9%
2022 51.87 94th 223 57.8%
2023 42.20 149th 250 40.4%
2024 39.14 160th 249 35.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley Center High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.27 83rd 248 66.5%
2019 56.99 101st 249 59.4%
2021 48.62 127th 250 49.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Valley Center High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.60 33rd 110 70.0%
2019 66.69 14th 111 87.4%
2021 71.85 15th 115 87.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Valley Center High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.70 4th 10 60.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley Center High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.57 93rd 248 62.5%
2019 63.88 77th 252 69.4%
2021 59.21 89th 258 65.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Valley Center High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.05 26th 46 43.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley Center High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.00 31st 89 65.2%
2019 48.06 39th 92 57.6%
2021 69.00 20th 99 79.8%
2022 74.77 18th 102 82.4%
2023 58.95 38th 110 65.5%
2024 60.03 25th 105 76.2%
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Rank History for White students at Valley Center High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.26 93rd 296 68.6%
2019 65.11 84th 306 72.5%
2021 49.23 145th 302 52.0%
2022 60.82 94th 307 69.4%
2023 58.45 111th 309 64.1%
2024 53.63 118th 295 60.0%
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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 Valley Center High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 578 7 2 10 8 n/a n/a 0 605
1989 547 5 2 10 5 n/a n/a 0 569
1990 587 4 2 9 4 n/a n/a 0 606
1991 553 5 3 13 12 n/a n/a 0 586
1992 583 8 3 12 5 n/a n/a 0 611
1993 594 15 4 15 6 n/a n/a 0 634
1994 589 10 5 10 7 n/a n/a 0 621
1995 633 6 3 14 17 n/a n/a 0 673
1996 633 6 3 14 17 n/a n/a 0 673
1997 674 6 6 23 13 n/a n/a 0 722
1998 683 6 6 22 10 n/a n/a 0 727
1999 736 6 4 20 8 n/a n/a 0 774
2000 720 7 6 20 10 n/a n/a 0 763
2001 697 10 10 19 22 n/a n/a 0 758
2002 676 10 5 33 13 n/a n/a 0 737
2003 676 10 5 33 13 n/a n/a 0 737
2004 695 10 5 32 13 n/a n/a 2 757
2005 726 7 10 22 14 n/a n/a 8 787
2006 694 12 8 30 15 n/a n/a 2 761
2007 692 13 6 32 14 n/a n/a 5 762
2008 712 9 10 34 13 n/a n/a 3 781
2009 657 4 8 37 12 n/a n/a 5 723
2010 657 3 5 60 10 0 30 0 765
2011 678 10 7 57 12 0 19 0 783
2012 712 10 3 58 7 0 21 0 811
2013 701 12 4 69 11 0 20 0 817
2014 706 13 6 77 7 0 29 0 838
2015 714 13 7 76 9 0 31 0 850
2016 710 14 6 78 12 0 27 0 847
2017 697 20 7 89 14 1 30 0 858
2018 695 27 8 99 9 0 26 0 864
2019 713 34 7 93 11 0 27 0 885
2020 723 26 9 101 12 2 32 0 905
2021 753 28 13 101 12 2 37 0 946
2022 724 21 14 123 9 3 47 0 941
2023 751 30 18 131 10 3 52 0 995
2024 767 22 12 153 7 2 65 0 1028

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 Valley Center High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 39.0 15.5 0
1989 569 36.0 15.8 n/a
1990 606 37.6 16.1 0
1991 586 41.5 14.1 n/a
1992 611 40.5 15.0 8.3
1993 634 41.7 15.2 5
1994 621 43.5 14.3 4.8
1995 673 45.1 14.9 11.9
1996 673 45.1 14.9 11.9
1997 722 45.3 15.9 7.9
1998 727 47.2 15.4 7.4
1999 774 48.8 15.9 6.3
2000 763 60.0 12.7 8.4
2001 758 52.1 14.5 8.6
2002 737 48.3 15.3 12.8
2003 737 48.3 15.3 12.8
2004 757 48.4 15.6 15.4
2005 787 50.7 15.5 16.3
2006 761 50.0 15.2 14.2
2007 762 59.5 12.8 16.8
2008 781 46.0 17.0 18.5
2009 723 46.7 15.5 19.8
2010 765 44.0 17.3 24.2
2011 783 42.6 18.3 27.1
2012 811 51.5 15.7 29.2
2013 817 57.0 14.3 29.3
2014 838 57.2 14.6 34.6
2015 850 54.0 15.7 36.1
2016 847 59.0 14.3 35.7
2017 858 45.9 18.6 35.9
2018 864 46.7 18.5 35.2
2019 885 49.0 18.0 37.2
2020 905 50.1 18.0 36.1
2021 946 49.8 18.9 33.7
2022 941 64.7 14.5 32.7
2023 995 65.8 15.1 34.4
2024 1028 63.0 16.3 37.1

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 Valley Center High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 39.0 15.5 0
1989 569 36.0 15.8 n/a
1990 606 37.6 16.1 0
1991 586 41.5 14.1 n/a
1992 611 40.5 15.0 8.3
1993 634 41.7 15.2 5
1994 621 43.5 14.3 4.8
1995 673 45.1 14.9 11.9
1996 673 45.1 14.9 11.9
1997 722 45.3 15.9 7.9
1998 727 47.2 15.4 7.4
1999 774 48.8 15.9 6.3
2000 763 60.0 12.7 8.4
2001 758 52.1 14.5 8.6
2002 737 48.3 15.3 12.8
2003 737 48.3 15.3 12.8
2004 757 48.4 15.6 15.4
2005 787 50.7 15.5 16.3
2006 761 50.0 15.2 14.2
2007 762 59.5 12.8 16.8
2008 781 46.0 17.0 18.5
2009 723 46.7 15.5 19.8
2010 765 44.0 17.3 24.2
2011 783 42.6 18.3 27.1
2012 811 51.5 15.7 29.2
2013 817 57.0 14.3 29.3
2014 838 57.2 14.6 34.6
2015 850 54.0 15.7 36.1
2016 847 59.0 14.3 35.7
2017 858 45.9 18.6 35.9
2018 864 46.7 18.5 35.2
2019 885 49.0 18.0 37.2
2020 905 50.1 18.0 36.1
2021 946 49.8 18.9 33.7
2022 941 64.7 14.5 32.7
2023 995 65.8 15.1 34.4
2024 1028 63.0 16.3 37.1

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 Valley Center High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $210 (2.3%) $8,743 (97.7%) $8,953

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Center 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 101st of 325 High schoolsRanks 123rd of 327 High schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Center High)29.923.5
 6.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Center Pub School)28.424.1
 4.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Valley Center High)28.622.5
 6.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Valley Center Pub School)27.222
 5.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Valley Center High)35.637.8
 2.2%
   11th Grade Science (Valley Center Pub School)35.136.4
 1.3%
   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 Students885995
 12.4%
African American3430
 11.8%
American Indian1110
 9.1%
Asian718
 157.1%
Hispanic93131
 40.9%
Pacific Islander03
White713751
 5.3%
Two or More Races2752
 92.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%34.4%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Center High

Students at Valley Center High are 75% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Valley Center High ranks 127th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,028 students attended Valley Center High.

Valley Center High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Abilene Elementary
Elementary : Valley Center Intermediate School
Elementary : West Elementary
Elementary : Wheatland Elementary
Middle : Valley Center Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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