Decatur Community Jr/Sr High

Oberlin
605 E Commercial
Oberlin, KS 67749
144 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Decatur Community Jr/Sr High School, located in Oberlin, Kansas, serves as the educational hub for the USD 294 school district. As a combined junior and senior high facility, it provides a structured academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12, fostering a close-knit community typical of rural Kansas education. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success by balancing a traditional core curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities designed to help students develop both academically and personally.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the social and cultural life of the Oberlin community. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and character development, Decatur Community Jr/Sr High strives to offer a well-rounded experience that encourages participation in athletics, clubs, and local events. Through its digital presence at usd294.org, the school keeps families and the community informed about its programs, academic calendar, and ongoing efforts to support the development of its student body.
144
Total Students
18.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    124 (86.1%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (9.7%)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7%)
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: Oberlin
Phone: (785)475-2231
Website: http://www.usd294.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
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 24
Grade 8 30
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 24
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 24
Gender Ratio