Central Heights High

Central Heights
3521 Ellis Road
Richmond, KS 66080
300 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Central Heights High School, located in Richmond, Kansas, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Central Heights Unified School District (USD 288), the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that emphasizes college and career readiness while maintaining a supportive, small-town atmosphere. By fostering a close-knit environment, the school encourages strong relationships between students, faculty, and the local community, which is a hallmark of its identity.

In addition to its core curriculum, Central Heights High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, vocal and instrumental music programs, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to promote student development beyond the classroom, helping to build leadership skills and team spirit. With its focus on both academic achievement and personal growth, the school remains dedicated to preparing its students for success in their post-secondary endeavors.
300
Total Students
26.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    270 (90.0%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (6.0%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    2 (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: Central Heights
Phone: (785)869-3455
Website: http://www.usd288.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 134
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 6 34
Grade 7 48
Grade 8 49
Grade 9 51
Grade 10 33
Grade 11 32
Grade 12 53
Gender Ratio