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Pike Valley High

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Pike Valley High ranks 122 nd of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

122^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 63% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Pike Valley High is a public high school in Scandia, Kansas, serving 47 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pike Valley District, which is ranked 30 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pike Valley High has shown fluctuating academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 16th to 283rd. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school performed better than the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 10th grade and all grades. However, in the previous year, its performance was significantly lower than the state average. Compared to the nearby Concordia Junior-Senior High and Republic County Junior/Senior High School, Pike Valley High generally performs better in these subjects. The school has also maintained relatively strong graduation rates, ranging from 70% to 92.3% in recent years, with low dropout rates.

One area of concern is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism at Pike Valley High, from 6% in 2024-2025 to 19.7% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.08% to 58.49% in recent years, suggesting that the student population may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact their educational experiences and outcomes.

Students ?

6.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,483

Per pupil spending ?

39.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 School Street
Scandia, KS 66966

(785) 335-2294

District: Pike Valley

Feeder schools for Pike Valley High:

Elementary:	Pike Valley Elementary
Middle:	Pike Valley Junior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

Hispanic:

3.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 63rd percentile in 2013 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Kansas median (63rd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg53%

Kansas avg42%

122^nd of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Top 37%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^th of 264Pike Valley among Kansas districts

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
2025	59.5	122 of 332	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	18.1	283 of 318	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.1	260 of 324	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	55.2	130 of 320	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.3	40 of 325	87.7%	★★★★☆
2018	65.3	89 of 314	71.7%	★★★★☆
2017	93.5	16 of 316	94.9%	★★★★★
2016	82.7	46 of 313	85.3%	★★★★☆
2015	60.4	121 of 326	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.8	119 of 323	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	71.3	71 of 317	77.6%	★★★★☆
2011	57.1	147 of 298	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	78.8	42 of 302	86.1%	★★★★☆
2009	66.8	99 of 291	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	84.5	19 of 267	92.9%	★★★★★
2007	52.2	140 of 280	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	55.9	116 of 262	55.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	49.7	147 of 306	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	13.3	282 of 295	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	16.7	276 of 307	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.7	180 of 302	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	76.8	46 of 306	85.0%	★★★★☆
2018	60.5	98 of 296	66.9%	★★★☆☆

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)

White (2025)52nd percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts40%-4 vs state

Mathematics40%~ state avg

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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 6th Grade	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 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	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
Pike Valley High	Public	9-12	100 School Street	Scandia	66966	Republic County	Pike Valley	No	No	No	No	(785) 335-2294	51	8	6.2	39.2%	49 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.5	122^nd of 332 public high schools	63.3%		18.1	283^rd of 318 public high schools	11.0%	161				40.0	40.0				40.0	40.0			$15,483	$667	$14,817
Republic County Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	24th & P Street	Belleville	66935	Republic County	Republic County	No	No	No	No	(785) 527-2281	245	23	10.8	52.2%	211 (86.1%)	3 (1.2%)	15 (6.1%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	46.6	176^th of 332 public high schools	47.0%		47.1	171^st of 318 public high schools	46.2%	5	35.5	35.3	36.4	32.4	34.8	29.0	29.4	24.2	38.2	30.3	36.4	36.4	$15,251	$1,206	$14,045
Concordia Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	436 W 10th	Concordia	66901	Cloud County	Concordia	No	No	No	No	(785) 243-2452	524	44	12.0	52.9%	472 (90.1%)	5 (1.0%)	35 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	47.8	169^th of 332 public high schools	49.1%		54.2	135^th of 318 public high schools	57.5%	34		38.2	33.3	35.9	35.8		31.5	40.2	34.9	35.5	36.8	38.9	$15,526	$1,843	$13,683

Frequently Asked Questions about Pike Valley High

What is the racial makeup of Pike Valley High?

Students at Pike Valley High are 96% White, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Pike Valley High in?

Pike Valley

How many students attend Pike Valley High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 51 students attended Pike Valley High.

Is Pike Valley High a good school?

Pike Valley High ranks 122^nd of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Pike Valley High?

Pike Valley High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pike Valley Elementary
Middle : Pike Valley Junior High

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