Doniphan West JR/SR High School

Doniphan West Schools
402 E Main
Highland, KS 66035
176 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Doniphan West Junior/Senior High School, located in Highland, Kansas, serves as the educational hub for the Doniphan West Unified School District 111. As a combined middle and high school, it fosters a close-knit environment that bridges the transition between junior high and high school years. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing small class sizes that allow for personalized instruction and stronger relationships between students and faculty.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school focuses on preparing students for future success through a blend of traditional curriculum, vocational opportunities, and active participation in Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) athletics and clubs. By leveraging its rural setting, Doniphan West promotes a culture of school spirit and community pride, encouraging students to take on leadership roles within the student body while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that reflects the values of Highland and the surrounding Doniphan County area.
176
Total Students
13.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    153 (86.9%)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.1%)
  • American Indian
    7 (4.0%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
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: Doniphan West Schools
Phone: (785)442-3286
Website: http://www.usd111.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 30
Grade 8 39
Grade 9 24
Grade 10 33
Grade 11 33
Grade 12 17
Gender Ratio