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Smoky Valley Unified School District

Smoky Valley High School

#2 in Best Public High Schools in McPherson County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Lindsborg, KS
  • 98 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Diversity
    C+
  3. Teachers
    B+
  4. College Prep
    B-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A-
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    B+
  8. Sports
    B+
  9. Food
    C+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B+
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Smoky Valley High School is an above average, public school located in Lindsborg, KS. It has 288 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 22% of students are at least proficient in math and 27% in reading.
Address
1 Viking Blvd
Lindsborg, KS 67456
Telephone
(785) 227-2909
Website
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Smoky Valley High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
27%
Percent Proficient - Math
22%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
—
Average ACT
25
59 responses
AP Enrollment
6%
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Living in the Area
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    A-
  2. Good for Families
    A-
  3. Housing
    B+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$51,528
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$624
National
$949
Median Home Value
$164,900
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
80%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.10 responses
Poll
70%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.10 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 14 responses
Report
  • Making a time capsale my freshmen year
    21%
  • Pep Band
    21%
  • Friday Night Football Games
    14%
  • Late night in the valley basketball scrimage
    14%
  • Homecoming
    7%
  • nothing
    7%
  • Pep rallies
    7%

Students

Diversity
C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
288
Free or Reduced Lunch
30%
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$40,683
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
62%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.13 responses
92%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.13 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.13 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$9,591/ year
National
$12,239
67%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.15 responses
27%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.15 responses
53%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.15 responses
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Smoky Valley High School Reviews

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Smoky Valley High School is an institution where I feel safe and validated. The teachers are knowledgeable and always willing to lend a helping hand. Furthermore, they are eager and enthusiastic about teaching. The students are easy to get along with, and it's nice to know almost everyone.
The athletic department at Smoky Valley fosters integrity, pride, and hard work, but also companionship and humility.
Smoky Valley also offers many musical opportunities as well as club opportunities, so there is always something for someone!
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Smoky Valley High School is in a small town in Lindsborg Kansas. Like any small town, their school is also small. This brings all of the pros and cons of being in a small school. Their sports program is decent but because the school is so small there is a lack of talent. They have an excellent music program that should get more attention than it does currently. The most disappointing thing about SVHS is that their lunches are laughably horrible. With that being said, I am not sure sure how much the school itself is to blame regarding food. Overall, my years at SVHS were some of my favorite.
Smoky Valley High School is one of the safest, most comforting school's I've attended. The teachers always say hello to you in the hallways, they always ask how your day is going and they always make sure that you're safe. I wouldn't want to go to any other school because I know the amount of memories I have made with the people at this school wouldn't compare to the any other school.