Valley Falls High

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Valley Falls High ranks 133 rd of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Valley Falls High is a public high school located in Valley Falls, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 116 students. The school is part of the Valley Falls school district, which is ranked 202 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Valley Falls High has struggled in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 97th out of 325 Kansas high schools in 2018-2019 to 133rd out of 318 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments (KAP) is below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. Compared to nearby schools, Valley Falls High generally performs worse than Holton High, Royal Valley High, and Jefferson West High, which are all ranked higher and have better test scores.

Demographically, Valley Falls High has a higher percentage of white students (around 90%) compared to the state average, and the school's ranking for white students and female students has declined in recent years. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 25.64% to 36.21% in recent years, which is higher than some nearby schools but lower than others. The school's per-student spending of $12,064 is higher than the state average but lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

601 Elm Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088

(785) 945-3229

District: Valley Falls

SchoolDigger Rank:
133^rd of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,064

Feeder schools for Valley Falls High:

Elementary:

Valley Falls Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 128

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley Falls High ranks better than 58.2% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.33. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Valley Falls High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Falls High is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Valley Falls High employs 9.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Falls High is $12,064.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley Falls High:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Falls High 133^rd of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Valley Falls High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Valley Falls:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Falls 202^nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valley Falls High

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Rank History for all students at Valley Falls High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	36.34	193^rd	262	26.3%
2007	23.87	245^th	280	12.5%
2008	24.47	237^th	267	11.2%
2009	18.67	261^st	291	10.3%
2010	63.57	111^th	302	63.2%
2011	38.67	221^st	298	25.8%
2012	69.23	90^th	317	71.6%
2013	80.54	27^th	323	91.6%
2015	87.01	20^th	326	93.9%
2016	60.88	109^th	313	65.2%
2017	67.10	87^th	316	72.5%
2018	84.44	28^th	314	91.1%
2019	62.77	97^th	325	70.2%
2021	29.42	252^nd	320	21.3%
2022	18.16	283^rd	324	12.7%
2023	40.16	207^th	327	36.7%
2024	54.33	133^rd	318	58.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Valley Falls High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	55.92	99^th	248	60.1%
2019	48.59	128^th	249	48.6%
2021	18.03	220^th	250	12.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Valley Falls High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	68.19	60^th	252	76.2%

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Rank History for White students at Valley Falls High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	75.23	46^th	296	84.5%
2019	52.65	136^th	306	55.6%
2021	22.94	263^rd	302	12.9%
2022	11.54	291^st	307	5.2%
2023	30.18	236^th	309	23.6%
2024	34.06	208^th	295	29.5%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Valley Falls High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	128	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
1989	132	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	134
1990	135	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	138
1991	126	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
1992	138	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	139
1993	140	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
1994	225	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
1995	264	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	265
1996	264	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	265
1997	175	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	177
1998	180	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	180
1999	182	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	184
2000	171	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	171
2001	156	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	156
2002	122	0	3	0	6	n/a	n/a	131
2003	122	0	3	0	6	n/a	n/a	131
2004	135	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	139
2005	124	0	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	130
2006	141	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	146
2007	133	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	136
2008	136	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
2009	140	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
2010	144	0	0	0	1	0	0	145
2011	152	1	0	0	1	0	0	154
2012	144	2	0	0	0	0	0	146
2013	144	2	0	0	1	0	0	147
2014	141	2	0	2	0	0	1	146
2015	122	2	0	0	0	0	1	125
2016	103	1	0	0	0	0	1	105
2017	89	0	0	2	0	0	2	93
2018	85	0	0	3	0	0	2	90
2019	92	0	0	3	0	0	1	96
2020	97	0	0	6	0	0	0	103
2021	107	0	0	7	0	0	1	115
2022	106	0	0	8	0	1	2	117
2023	102	0	0	9	1	1	3	116
2024	114	0	0	8	1	1	4	128

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 Falls High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	129	11.0	11.7	0
1989	134	11.0	12.1	n/a
1990	138	11.1	12.4	0
1991	127	11.1	11.4	n/a
1992	139	11.1	12.5	17.3
1993	140	11.4	12.3	9.3
1994	226	16.5	13.7	17.3
1995	265	18.5	14.3	27.5
1996	265	18.5	14.3	27.5
1997	177	11.3	15.7	23.7
1998	180	12.0	15.0	20.6
1999	184	12.7	14.5	18.5
2000	171	12.7	13.5	18.1
2001	156	11.7	13.3	16.7
2002	131	14.0	9.4	22.9
2003	131	14.0	9.4	22.9
2004	139	11.4	12.2	20.9
2005	130	12.2	10.7	20
2006	146	12.7	11.5	24
2007	136	13.7	9.9	26.5
2008	138	11.6	11.9	23.9
2009	140	11.9	11.8	25.7
2010	145	13.0	11.1	36.6
2011	154	12.6	12.2	41.6
2012	146	13.7	10.6	46.6
2013	147	13.7	10.7	43.5
2014	146	13.0	11.2	41.1
2015	125	14.0	8.9	40
2016	105	12.0	8.7	33.3
2017	93	10.7	8.6	34.4
2018	90	10.0	9.0	35.6
2019	96	9.9	9.6	30.2
2020	103	8.6	11.9	37.9
2021	115	9.8	11.7	30.4
2022	117	9.6	12.1	25.6
2023	116	9.7	11.9	36.2
2024	128	9.4	13.6	35.2

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 Falls High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	129	11.0	11.7	0
1989	134	11.0	12.1	n/a
1990	138	11.1	12.4	0
1991	127	11.1	11.4	n/a
1992	139	11.1	12.5	17.3
1993	140	11.4	12.3	9.3
1994	226	16.5	13.7	17.3
1995	265	18.5	14.3	27.5
1996	265	18.5	14.3	27.5
1997	177	11.3	15.7	23.7
1998	180	12.0	15.0	20.6
1999	184	12.7	14.5	18.5
2000	171	12.7	13.5	18.1
2001	156	11.7	13.3	16.7
2002	131	14.0	9.4	22.9
2003	131	14.0	9.4	22.9
2004	139	11.4	12.2	20.9
2005	130	12.2	10.7	20
2006	146	12.7	11.5	24
2007	136	13.7	9.9	26.5
2008	138	11.6	11.9	23.9
2009	140	11.9	11.8	25.7
2010	145	13.0	11.1	36.6
2011	154	12.6	12.2	41.6
2012	146	13.7	10.6	46.6
2013	147	13.7	10.7	43.5
2014	146	13.0	11.2	41.1
2015	125	14.0	8.9	40
2016	105	12.0	8.7	33.3
2017	93	10.7	8.6	34.4
2018	90	10.0	9.0	35.6
2019	96	9.9	9.6	30.2
2020	103	8.6	11.9	37.9
2021	115	9.8	11.7	30.4
2022	117	9.6	12.1	25.6
2023	116	9.7	11.9	36.2
2024	128	9.4	13.6	35.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley Falls High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$566 (4.7%)	$11,498 (95.3%)	$12,064

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Falls 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 97^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 207^th of 327 High schools	33.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Falls High)	29.6	25.9	3.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Falls)	29.6	25.9	3.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Valley Falls High)	40.7	18.5	22.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Valley Falls)	40.7	18.5	22.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Valley Falls High)	28.6	20.6	8%
11th Grade Science (Valley Falls)	28.6	20.6	8%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	96	116	20.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	9	200%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	92	102	10.9%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.2%	36.2%	6%

Schools Near Valley Falls High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valley Falls High	Public	9-12	601 Elm Street	Valley Falls	66088	Jefferson County	Valley Falls	No	No	No	No	(785) 945-3229	128	9	13.6	35.2%	114 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.1%)	54.3	133^rd of 318 public high schools	58.2%		40.2	207^th of 327 public high schools	36.7%	74			25.8	25.8			22.6	22.6		33.3	33.3	$12,064	$566	$11,498
Jefferson County North High	Public	9-12	302 5th Street	Winchester	66097	Jefferson County	Jefferson County North	No	No	No	No	(913) 774-8515	135	14	10.0	38.5%	127 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	36.4	219^th of 318 public high schools	31.1%		54.3	137^th of 327 public high schools	58.1%	82			20.0	20.0			8.3	8.3		34.6	34.6	$14,638	$1,787	$12,851
Oskaloosa Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	404 Park Street	Oskaloosa	66066	Jefferson County	Oskaloosa Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 863-2281	258	22	11.9	46.9%	236 (91.5%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.8%)	29.1	247^th of 318 public high schools	22.3%		41.8	198^th of 327 public high schools	39.4%	49	18.4	13.5	13.2	14.8	44.7	15.4	15.8	24.2	21.1	26.7	23.7	$13,237	$685	$12,552
Jefferson West High	Public	9-12	619 Condray St	Meriden	66512	Jefferson County	Jefferson West	No	No	No	No	(785) 484-3331	255	19	13.7	33.7%	229 (89.8%)	2 (0.8%)	12 (4.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	60.8	106^th of 318 public high schools	66.7%		73.8	58^th of 327 public high schools	82.3%	48			29.0	29.0			16.1	16.1		47.5	47.5	$13,746	$277	$13,470
Atchison County Community Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	908 Tiger Road	Effingham	66023	Atchison County	Atchison County Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(913) 833-2240	258	24	10.7	40.7%	239 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	23.3	262^nd of 318 public high schools	17.6%		28.4	253^rd of 327 public high schools	22.6%	9	47.4	26.3	13.0	27.9	23.7	10.5	15.2	16.4	18.4	21.4	20.0	$13,098	$612	$12,487
Royal Valley High	Public	9-12	101 E 1st	Hoyt	66440	Jackson County	Royal Valley	No	No	No	No	(785) 986-6251	229	22	10.4	35.8%	142 (62.0%)	2 (0.9%)	25 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.4%)	74.6	55^th of 318 public high schools	82.7%		72.2	63^rd of 327 public high schools	80.7%	8			36.5	36.5			30.8	30.8		34.5	34.5	$13,445	$1,071	$12,374
McLouth High	Public	9-12	217 Summit Street	Mc Louth	66054	Jefferson County	McLouth	No	No	No	No	(913) 796-6122	126	10	12.9	42.1%	109 (86.5%)	2 (1.6%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.7%)	16.8	286^th of 318 public high schools	10.1%		44.2	178^th of 327 public high schools	45.6%	108			22.2	22.2			5.6	5.6		11.1	11.1	$12,119	$2,418	$9,701
Holton High	Public	9-12	901 New York	Holton	66436	Jackson County	Holton	No	No	No	No	(785) 364-2181	324	27	11.8	34.9%	264 (81.5%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.4%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.0%)	91.2	17^th of 318 public high schools	94.7%		88	17^th of 327 public high schools	94.8%				48.8	48.8			32.1	32.1		50.5	50.5	$15,517	$468	$15,049
Fresh Start (Virtual)	Public, Virtual	12	501 Dakota	Holton	66436	Jackson County	Holton	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(785) 364-5664	58	1	58.0		33 (56.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (20.7%)	1 (1.7%)	4 (6.9%)								(n/a)
Seaman High	Public	9-12	4850 Rochester Rd	Topeka	66617	Shawnee County	Seaman	No	No	No	No	(785) 286-8300	1,179	76	15.6	31.6%	959 (81.3%)	28 (2.4%)	112 (9.5%)	9 (0.8%)	14 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (4.8%)	31.9	239^th of 318 public high schools	24.8%		38.5	217^th of 327 public high schools	33.6%	22			21.3	21.3			18.0	18.0		20.9	20.9	$9,288	$467	$8,821

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Falls High

Is Valley Falls High a good school?

Valley Falls High ranks 133^rd of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Valley Falls High?

Students at Valley Falls High are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Valley Falls High?

Valley Falls High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Valley Falls Elementary

What district is Valley Falls High in?

Valley Falls

How many students attend Valley Falls High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 128 students attended Valley Falls High.

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