Junction City Sr High

Geary County Schools
1100 Blue Jay Way
Junction City, KS 66441
1,713 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Junction City Senior High School, located at 900 N Eisenhower Drive in Junction City, Kansas, serves as the primary high school for the Geary County Unified School District (USD 475). The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is uniquely shaped by its proximity to Fort Riley. Because of this, the student body is highly diverse, reflecting a blend of military-affiliated families and local residents, which fosters a dynamic and multicultural educational environment.

Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for various post-secondary paths, including college, vocational training, and military service. As part of USD 475, the school emphasizes student achievement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, competitive sports programs, and specialized academic clubs. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and character development, Junction City Senior High strives to provide a supportive atmosphere that empowers its students to succeed in a rapidly evolving global society.
1,713
Total Students
127.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    784 (45.8%)
  • Hispanic
    350 (20.4%)
  • Black
    296 (17.3%)
  • Two or More
    174 (10.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    57 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    43 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.5%)
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: Geary County Schools
Phone: (785)717-4200
Website: http://www.usd475.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 127.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 716
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 203

* 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 9 416
Grade 10 467
Grade 11 402
Grade 12 428
Gender Ratio
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383 Students
400 W 4th
Chapman, KS 67431 (8.6 miles away)
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