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Northern Valley High

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Northern Valley High School is a small public high school in Almena, Kansas, serving 49 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly White student population, with some racial diversity compared to nearby schools.

Northern Valley High stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.8 to 10 students per teacher, which is significantly lower than the nearby Logan High (5.1 students per teacher) and Norton High (13 students per teacher). However, the school's academic performance on state assessments has been mixed, with strengths in some areas but weaknesses in others, particularly in English Language Arts. The school's percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.65% to 38.78%, is also relatively high compared to the surrounding area.

Over the years, Northern Valley High's ranking among Kansas high schools has fluctuated, from a high of 107th out of 316 schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 279th out of 320 schools in 2020-2021. The school's current ranking for the 2022-2023 school year is 126th out of 327 schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests the school's performance and reputation may have been inconsistent, and it may benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to address any areas of concern and build on its strengths.

Students ?

6.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,196

Per pupil spending ?

43.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

512 W Bryant
Almena, KS 67622

(785) 669-2445

District: Northern Valley

Feeder schools for Northern Valley High:

Elementary:	Almena Elementary
Middle:	Long Island Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

African American:

4.9%

Hispanic:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 22nd percentile in 2007 → 61st in 2023

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Kansas average (90%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 39 percentile points since 2007

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school36%

District avg32%

Kansas avg32%

Not ranked this year

Northern Valley High did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	57.9	126 of 327	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.1	120 of 324	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	18.5	279 of 320	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.0	257 of 325	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	60.7	107 of 316	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.6	147 of 313	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	42.9	205 of 298	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.9	179 of 302	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	33.9	226 of 291	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	34.0	217 of 280	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2019	56.4	79 of 229	65.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	50.9	142 of 309	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.1	59 of 307	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	23.4	262 of 306	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)66th percentile+45 vs school

White (2023)54th percentile-7 vs school

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Schools Near Northern Valley High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)			KAP Mathematics (2025)			KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northern Valley High	Public	9-12	512 W Bryant	Almena	67622	Norton County	Northern Valley	No	No	No	No	(785) 669-2445	41	7	6.2	43.9%	38 (92.7%)	2 (4.9%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$16,196	$489	$15,707
Norton High	Public	9-12	513 W. Wilberforce Street	Norton	67654	Norton County	Norton Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 877-3338	181	18	9.8	45.9%	167 (92.3%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	42.3	194^th of 332 public high schools	41.6%		58.2	113^th of 318 public high schools	64.5%	81		36.6	36.6		29.3	29.3			$15,767	$1,349	$14,418
Logan High	Public	7-12	305 N Sherman	Logan	67646	Phillips County	Logan	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 689-7574	49	9	5.4	44.9%	46 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	36.4		48.1	54.5		51.9	63.6	63.6	$18,217	$2,205	$16,012

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Valley High

What is the racial makeup of Northern Valley High?

Students at Northern Valley High are 93% White, 5% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Northern Valley High in?

Northern Valley

What schools feed into Northern Valley High?

Northern Valley High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Almena Elementary
Middle : Long Island Middle School

How many students attend Northern Valley High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 41 students attended Northern Valley High.

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