Bluestem Jr/Sr High

Bluestem
500 Bluestem Drive
Leon, KS 67074
241 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Bluestem Jr/Sr High School, located in Leon, Kansas, serves as the secondary education hub for the Bluestem Unified School District (USD 205). The school provides a combined environment for students in grades 7 through 12, fostering a close-knit academic community typical of rural Kansas districts. By integrating junior and senior high levels under one roof, the institution aims to provide a continuous educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce.

As part of the USD 205 district, Bluestem Jr/Sr High emphasizes a well-rounded student experience that balances core academics with extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where students have access to personalized attention from faculty. Through its commitment to the "Bluestem Lion" spirit, the school encourages participation in athletics, clubs, and community-focused events, striving to develop well-prepared, community-minded citizens within the Leon area.
241
Total Students
25.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    206 (85.5%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (7.5%)
  • Two or More
    14 (5.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
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: Bluestem
Phone: (316)742-3281
Website: http://www.usd205.com
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 112
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 38
Grade 8 41
Grade 9 31
Grade 10 46
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 47
Gender Ratio
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