Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

Summary:

Valley Heights Junior/Senior High is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Blue Rapids, Kansas, with a total enrollment of 180 students. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the state, consistently delivering strong academic results across various subject areas and student subgroups.

One of the key factors that sets Valley Heights apart is its exceptional academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with particularly impressive results in 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts and 7th grade Mathematics. Additionally, Valley Heights has shown strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking among the top schools in the state for these populations. The school's overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts (38.63%) and Mathematics (36.36%) are also higher than the state averages (33.55% and 31.6%, respectively).

Compared to nearby schools, Valley Heights Junior/Senior High outperforms in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. While the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (48.89% receiving free or reduced-price lunch), it has been able to maintain its strong academic performance, even surpassing the nearby schools in this area. The higher spending per student ($13,153) and student-teacher ratio (10.2) at Valley Heights may contribute to its success in supporting its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 2274 6th Road
       Blue Rapids, KS  66411


(785) 363-2508

District: Valley Heights

SchoolDigger Rank:
156th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,153 Help


Feeder schools for Valley Heights Junior/Senior High:

Elementary:    Valley Heights Elementary
    Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  180

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Hispanic:
3.9%
American Indian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.9% Help


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Compare Details Valley Heights Junior/Senior High ranks better than 92% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Valley Heights Junior/Senior High ranks better than 50.9% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.17. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Valley Heights Junior/Senior 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 Valley Heights Junior/Senior High is $13,153.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley Heights Junior/Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Heights Junior/Senior High 29th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Valley Heights Junior/Senior High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Valley Heights Junior/Senior High 156th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Valley Heights Junior/Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Valley Heights:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Heights 21st of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.81 136th 277 50.9%
2007 68.43 64th 286 77.6%
2008 64.43 97th 296 67.2%
2009 60.99 123rd 307 59.9%
2010 51.25 179th 316 43.4%
2011 57.84 158th 320 50.6%
2012 54.44 195th 342 43.0%
2013 57.39 180th 355 49.3%
2015 29.48 290th 368 21.2%
2016 30.86 251st 343 26.8%
2017 39.74 209th 358 41.6%
2018 80.82 39th 350 88.9%
2019 62.21 106th 368 71.2%
2021 50.62 154th 367 58.0%
2022 60.55 98th 368 73.4%
2023 72.38 59th 362 83.7%
2024 85.61 29th 362 92.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.18 74th 171 56.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.56 24th 255 90.6%
2019 45.60 142nd 270 47.4%
2021 69.96 43rd 275 84.4%
2022 45.30 133rd 270 50.7%
2023 74.23 34th 300 88.7%
2024 95.27 8th 296 97.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.56 23rd 275 91.6%
2019 67.98 67th 294 77.2%
2021 54.67 110th 313 64.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.01 78th 280 72.1%
2019 51.40 123rd 301 59.1%
2021 48.86 141st 308 54.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.53 47th 333 85.9%
2019 54.52 125th 344 63.7%
2021 45.31 165th 349 52.7%
2022 55.61 113th 349 67.6%
2023 66.95 73rd 349 79.1%
2024 74.95 58th 347 83.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

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Rank History for all high school students at Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.18 185th 262 29.4%
2007 43.36 180th 280 35.7%
2008 51.85 151st 267 43.4%
2009 63.13 117th 291 59.8%
2010 77.84 47th 302 84.4%
2011 54.08 159th 298 46.6%
2012 79.34 11th 317 96.5%
2013 62.86 128th 323 60.4%
2015 41.04 207th 326 36.5%
2016 73.26 70th 313 77.6%
2017 64.83 99th 316 68.7%
2018 63.84 98th 314 68.8%
2019 54.16 138th 325 57.5%
2021 47.45 171st 320 46.6%
2022 71.09 66th 324 79.6%
2023 62.32 105th 327 67.9%
2024 50.17 156th 318 50.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.15 76th 228 66.7%
2019 53.83 89th 229 61.1%
2021 27.44 169th 213 20.7%
2023 90.69 8th 250 96.8%
2024 63.00 62nd 249 75.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.14 73rd 248 70.6%
2021 56.41 99th 250 60.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.24 95th 248 61.7%
2019 67.18 67th 252 73.4%
2021 46.55 140th 258 45.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.65 121st 296 59.1%
2019 45.52 161st 306 47.4%
2021 44.25 168th 302 44.4%
2022 70.41 67th 307 78.2%
2023 55.62 125th 309 59.5%
2024 47.76 150th 295 49.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 180 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1989 175 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1990 169 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1991 176 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1992 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1993 192 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1994 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1995 230 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1996 230 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1997 233 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1998 245 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1999 276 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2000 257 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2001 250 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2002 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2003 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2004 221 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2005 196 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2006 204 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2007 208 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2008 185 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2009 166 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 2 177
2010 162 1 0 12 0 0 2 0 177
2011 138 0 0 13 0 0 2 0 153
2012 134 0 0 12 0 0 2 0 148
2013 137 0 0 9 0 0 3 0 149
2014 143 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 151
2015 153 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 161
2016 159 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 165
2017 167 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 171
2018 161 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 167
2019 162 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 168
2020 175 1 0 5 2 0 1 0 184
2021 171 2 0 5 3 0 1 0 182
2022 181 0 0 5 3 0 2 0 191
2023 169 0 0 7 2 0 2 0 180

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 Heights Junior/Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 181 19.0 9.5 0
1989 177 18.0 9.8 n/a
1990 170 19.0 8.9 0
1991 176 18.4 9.5 n/a
1992 182 18.6 9.7 48.4
1993 192 18.6 10.3 38.5
1994 205 18.6 11.0 35.1
1995 231 19.0 12.2 43.7
1996 231 19.0 12.2 43.7
1997 233 18.6 12.5 28.3
1998 245 18.6 13.2 26.5
1999 276 18.6 14.8 22.5
2000 257 19.2 13.4 38.5
2001 251 20.1 12.5 37.1
2002 232 18.5 12.5 34.5
2003 232 18.5 12.5 34.5
2004 222 17.8 12.5 41.9
2005 198 17.5 11.3 40.4
2006 208 17.2 12.1 31.7
2007 212 20.5 10.3 43.4
2008 192 17.5 11.0 43.2
2009 177 17.0 10.4 44
2010 177 17.3 10.2 51.4
2011 153 16.1 9.5 48.4
2012 148 18.1 8.1 54.7
2013 149 18.2 8.1 51
2014 151 18.4 8.2 43.7
2015 161 18.0 8.9 51.6
2016 165 19.0 8.6 44.8
2017 171 17.2 9.9 49.7
2018 167 18.5 9.0 52.1
2019 168 19.3 8.7 47
2020 184 18.5 9.9 53.3
2021 182 18.0 10.1 57.1
2022 191 18.0 10.6 38.2
2023 180 17.5 10.2 48.9

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 Heights Junior/Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 181 19.0 9.5 0
1989 177 18.0 9.8 n/a
1990 170 19.0 8.9 0
1991 176 18.4 9.5 n/a
1992 182 18.6 9.7 48.4
1993 192 18.6 10.3 38.5
1994 205 18.6 11.0 35.1
1995 231 19.0 12.2 43.7
1996 231 19.0 12.2 43.7
1997 233 18.6 12.5 28.3
1998 245 18.6 13.2 26.5
1999 276 18.6 14.8 22.5
2000 257 19.2 13.4 38.5
2001 251 20.1 12.5 37.1
2002 232 18.5 12.5 34.5
2003 232 18.5 12.5 34.5
2004 222 17.8 12.5 41.9
2005 198 17.5 11.3 40.4
2006 208 17.2 12.1 31.7
2007 212 20.5 10.3 43.4
2008 192 17.5 11.0 43.2
2009 177 17.0 10.4 44
2010 177 17.3 10.2 51.4
2011 153 16.1 9.5 48.4
2012 148 18.1 8.1 54.7
2013 149 18.2 8.1 51
2014 151 18.4 8.2 43.7
2015 161 18.0 8.9 51.6
2016 165 19.0 8.6 44.8
2017 171 17.2 9.9 49.7
2018 167 18.5 9.0 52.1
2019 168 19.3 8.7 47
2020 184 18.5 9.9 53.3
2021 182 18.0 10.1 57.1
2022 191 18.0 10.6 38.2
2023 180 17.5 10.2 48.9

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 Heights Junior/Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,067 (8.1%) $12,086 (91.9%) $13,153

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Heights Junior/Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 106th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 59th of 362 Middle schools
 12.5%
Ranks 138th of 325 High schoolsRanks 105th of 327 High schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Heights Junior/Senior High)2940.9
 11.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Heights)2940.9
 11.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Valley Heights Junior/Senior High)32.336.4
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Valley Heights)32.336.4
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Heights Junior/Senior High)3136.8
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Heights)3136.8
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Valley Heights Junior/Senior High)34.521.1
 13.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Valley Heights)34.521.1
 13.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Valley Heights Junior/Senior High)3132.4
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (Valley Heights)3132.4
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Heights Junior/Senior High)2037.1
 17.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Heights)2037.1
 17.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Valley Heights Junior/Senior High)2822.9
 5.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Valley Heights)2822.9
 5.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Valley Heights Junior/Senior High)38.528
 10.5%
   11th Grade Science (Valley Heights)38.528
 10.5%
   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 Students168180
 7.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White162169
 4.3%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47%48.9%
 1.9%


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Valley Heights Junior/Senior High ranks 156th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Valley Heights Junior/Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Valley Heights Elementary
Elementary : Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville

In the 2022-23 school year, 180 students attended Valley Heights Junior/Senior High.

Students at Valley Heights Junior/Senior High are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.


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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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