Enrollment
41
High
DISTRICT 50 · STATE 410
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTHERN VALLEY·NCES 200327000062
Northern Valley High
512 W Bryant, Almena, KS 67622 · (785) 669-2445 · Norton County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL41 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.6:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
18 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 14 | 34% |
| Grade 10 | 8 | 20% |
| Grade 11 | 9 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 10 | 24% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Northern Valley. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Northern Valley High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 41 | #316 of 332 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
41
-8 (-16%) vs 2020
-33% since 1990-91, when it was 61
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
was 8.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 41 | 6.6 | 6.2:1 | 44% (18) |
| 2023-24 | 43 | 5.9 | 7.3:1 | 35% (15) |
| 2022-23 | 49 | 4.9 | 10.0:1 | 33% (16) |
| 2020-21 | 49 | 6 | 8.2:1 | 39% (19) |
| 2017-18 | 53 | 4.5 | 11.7:1 | 70% (37) |
| 2015-16 | 55 | 8 | 6.9:1 | 51% (28) |
| 2010-11 | 62 | 7 | 8.9:1 | 56% (35) |
| 2000-01 | 63 | 10 | 6.3:1 | 35% (22) |
| 1990-91 | 61 | 9 | 6.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Northern Valley High.
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (53 to 41); teachers up 46% (4.5 to 6.6).
About Northern Valley High
Northern Valley High sits in Almena, Kansas, and is classified as a high school. The school teaches grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 41 students. The school is 90% below the average for high schools in Kansas.
Northern Valley enrolls 150 students, and its 3 schools include Northern Valley High.
Of every 100 students at Northern Valley High, about 93 are White. Smaller groups are 5% Black and 2% Hispanic. Census estimates put Norton County at about 89% White, close to the school's figure.
Staffing at Northern Valley High comes to 6.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 6.2:1. High schools in Kansas average 11.9:1, 5.7 more students per teacher than here. Northern Valley High counts 44% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in Norton County averages 53%, higher than here.
The county, Norton County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $54,050, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. The county's public schools total 5, with about 820 students.
Northern Valley High is less than a tenth of a mile from Almena Elem, its nearest public school.
Under the NCES locale system, Northern Valley High is Rural: Remote.
From 49 students in 2020-21, enrollment fell to 41 by 2024-25. Students per teacher dropped from 8.2 in 2020-21 to 6.2 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for Northern Valley High is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Norton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,359
Census ACS
Median income
$54,050
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
820 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Northern Valley
- Almena ElemElementary · 78 students
- Long Island Middle SchoolMiddle · 31 students
Nearby schools
- Almena Elem0.0 mi · 78
- Long Island Middle School10.0 mi · 31
- Eisenhower Elem10.4 mi · 424
- Norton Jr High10.5 mi · 96
- Norton High10.6 mi · 181
- Logan High17.4 mi · 49
Frequently asked questions
About Northern Valley HighWhat is the total enrollment at Northern Valley High?
Northern Valley High enrolls approximately 41 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Northern Valley High serve?
Northern Valley High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Northern Valley High?
Approximately 6.2:1 students per teacher at Northern Valley High.
How diverse is Northern Valley High?
Northern Valley High reports a student body of 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 5% Black.
What district is Northern Valley High in?
Northern Valley High is part of Northern Valley.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.