Council Grove Junior Senior High School

Morris County
129 Hockaday St.
Council Grove, KS 66846
368 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Council Grove Junior Senior High School, located in Council Grove, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Morris County Unified School District 417. By combining junior high and high school grade levels into a single facility, the school fosters a unique academic environment that bridges the transition from middle school to graduation, allowing for continuity in faculty mentorship and student development.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Council Grove, emphasizing a supportive community atmosphere where extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic rigor are balanced. As part of USD 417, the institution focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework or career and technical education. The school serves as a central pillar for the local community, reflecting the values and educational goals of the surrounding rural Kansas region.
368
Total Students
31.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    323 (87.8%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (7.3%)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.8%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Morris County
Phone: (620)767-5149
Website: http://www.usd417.net
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 157
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 66
Grade 9 53
Grade 10 66
Grade 11 61
Grade 12 64
Ungraded 3
Gender Ratio