Summary:
There is only one high school located in Pike Valley, Kansas - Pike Valley High School. While the school is ranked 30th out of 264 districts in the state, its statewide ranking among high schools has been declining, going from 122nd out of 332 schools in 2024-2025 to 283rd out of 318 schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, its SchoolDigger rating has dropped from 3 stars to 1 star over the same time period.
Pike Valley High School has a 89.5% four-year graduation rate, which is slightly above the state average, and a relatively low 1.3% dropout rate. However, the school has a higher than average chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% in 2024-2025. Academically, the school's test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics have been below the state average, with only 40% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025. The school spends $15,407 per student, which is higher than the state average, but has a relatively low 6.3 student-teacher ratio.
Overall, the data suggests that Pike Valley High School is facing some challenges in maintaining and improving its academic performance, despite its relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio. The school's declining performance, low test scores, and high chronic absenteeism rate indicate that there may be opportunities for improvement in areas such as curriculum, instruction, student engagement, and support services. Further investigation may be needed to identify the root causes of the school's challenges and develop strategies to address them.
Thank you for your feedback!