Ottawa Sr High

www.usd290.org

681 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Ottawa Senior High School, located at 1120 South Ash in Ottawa, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Ottawa Unified School District 290. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The facility functions as a hub for both scholastic achievement and extracurricular engagement, fostering a culture that emphasizes both personal growth and community involvement for the youth of Franklin County.

The school operates under the umbrella of USD 290, which prioritizes a balanced curriculum and the integration of technology to meet modern educational standards. By maintaining a strong connection with the broader Ottawa community, the high school offers a variety of programs, athletics, and clubs designed to support diverse student interests and talents. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, or specific school announcements, the official district website at [http://www.usd290.org](http://www.usd290.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related documentation.

681

Total Students

55.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ottawa Sr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	568
Hispanic	54
Black	17
Asian	6
Two or More	30
American Indian	6

White
568 (83.4%)
Hispanic
54 (7.9%)
Two or More
30 (4.4%)
Black
17 (2.5%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
6 (0.9%)

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:	Ottawa
Phone:	(785)229-8020
Website:	http://www.usd290.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 9 177

Grade 10 169

Grade 11 164

Grade 12 170

Ungraded 1