Ness City High

Ness City
200 N 5th
Ness City, KS 67560
122 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Ness City High School, located in Ness City, Kansas, serves as the central secondary educational hub for its rural community. As part of the Ness City Unified School District (USD 303), the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for success after graduation. The institution emphasizes a small-town educational experience, fostering close-knit relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs, which serve as a cornerstone for student life and school spirit in Ness City. By balancing academic rigor with community engagement, Ness City High aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped to meet the challenges of their future endeavors while remaining connected to the values of their hometown.
122
Total Students
15.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    92 (75.4%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (22.1%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.5%)
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: Ness City
Phone: (785)798-3991
Website: http://www.nesscityschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 22
Grade 8 24
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio