Jefferson West High

www.usd340.org

247 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson West High School, located in Meriden, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the USD 340 school district. Situated in a rural community, the school emphasizes a supportive, close-knit environment that focuses on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or enlisting in the military. As a small-town institution, it benefits from strong community engagement and a personalized approach to academics, allowing for meaningful student-teacher interactions.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, clubs, and student organizations, which are central to the "Tiger" school spirit. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Jefferson West High School aims to foster a well-rounded educational experience that keeps students connected to their local heritage while equipping them with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern, evolving world.

247

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson West High
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

White
218 (88.3%)
Two or More
14 (5.7%)
Hispanic
11 (4.5%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

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:	Jefferson West
Phone:	(785)484-3331
Website:	http://www.usd340.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 59

Grade 10 68

Grade 11 63

Grade 12 57