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Mill Valley High School

#11 in Best Public High Schools in Kansas
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Shawnee, KS
  • 312 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      A-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Mill Valley High School is a highly rated, public school located in Shawnee, KS. It has 1,365 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 44% of students are at least proficient in math and 55% in reading.
    Address
    5900 Monticello Road
    Shawnee, KS 66226
    Telephone
    (913) 422-4351
    Website
    usd232.org/district
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    Mill Valley High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    55%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    44%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1320
    16 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    404 responses
    AP Enrollment
    23%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A
    Median Household Income
    $81,964
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $920
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $214,900
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    93%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.28 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.28 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 75 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming week
      25%
    • Blue Bomb
      13%
    • The fall sports parade
      11%
    • Pep band for basketball games
      8%
    • "Hey hey what do you say?"
      7%
    • Singing school fight song
      7%
    • Rollercoaster at assemblies and athletic events
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,365
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    9%
    96%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.27 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.27 responses
    96%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.27 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $50,628
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    8.3%
    60%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.43 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.43 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.43 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,986/ year
    National
    $12,239
    88%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.43 responses
    42%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.43 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.43 responses
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    Imagine going into a school thinking it's a labyrinth of classes and locations. That was exactly what it was my first few days at Mill Valley. Within the first week at Mill Valley I was able to navigate myself wherever needed to be. This was the case because of the student body and faculty always helping those in need. Not only would they help me just the one time I asked, but anytime they saw me prior would make sure I knew where I was. The school administration is also a very well conducted group of people always looking out for their students or so they called, their "kids". Whenever I was in need of assistance or out of line, they would be there to guide me back to where I needed to be. Overall Mill Valley is still to this day becoming more advanced and hope one day my children can join with this amazing environment!
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    Highly qualified, caring, and engaging teachers. All of my kids graduated/will graduate with at least a year of college credit thanks to the fantastic AP and college prep programs. All felt happy and comfortable at school. All participated in sports, award-winning music program, and activities. Not one of the suburban mega-schools: there are enough opportunities so that everyone can participate in something that interests them, and the vast majority of kids do!
    Great school! The majority of teachers are wonderful and really care about their students. Activities are well attended and there are multiple student organizations devoted to making sure all activities are given their share of fame. There's a large diversity of clubs, and the sports teams are multiple time state champions. The food can be a little sketchy, but it's never completly awful.