Fort Scott Sr High

Fort Scott
1005 S Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701
578 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Fort Scott Senior High School, located at 1005 S. Main in Fort Scott, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Fort Scott Unified School District (USD 234). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. As a central pillar of the local community, the high school balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to develop well-rounded students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Fort Scott High School emphasizes community engagement and school spirit, frequently participating in regional athletics and arts programs. By utilizing the resources provided through the USD 234 district website (usd234.org), the school maintains transparent communication with families regarding academic calendars, board policies, and student support services. The school remains dedicated to its mission of empowering students to reach their full potential within a small-town atmosphere that prioritizes both individual growth and collective achievement.
578
Total Students
41.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    507 (87.7%)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.2%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (3.6%)
  • Black
    16 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Fort Scott
Phone: (620)223-0600
Website: http://www.usd234.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 238
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* 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 9 154
Grade 10 141
Grade 11 147
Grade 12 136
Gender Ratio