School Overview
Wellsville High School, located at 602 Walnut in Wellsville, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wellsville Unified School District (USD 289). As a focal point of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to excel not only in their core curriculum but also through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community engagement initiatives.

The institution operates with a commitment to maintaining strong student-teacher relationships, leveraging its status within a smaller district to foster a personalized educational atmosphere. By focusing on academic rigor alongside character development, Wellsville High School aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens equipped to meet the challenges of the modern world. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the school maintains an official digital presence at http://www.wellsville-usd289.org, which serves as a central hub for students, parents, and the broader Wellsville community.
278
Total Students
16.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wellsville High
Demographic Student Count
White255
Hispanic14
Black4
Two or More5
  • White
    255 (91.7%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.8%)
  • Black
    4 (1.4%)
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: Wellsville
Phone: (785)883-2057
Website: http://www.wellsville-usd289.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20
Grades Taught
Grade 9 71
Grade 10 60
Grade 11 77
Grade 12 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wellsville High
Grade Student Count
Grade 971
Grade 1060
Grade 1177
Grade 1270
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wellsville High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13749.3%
Male14150.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)