Mill Valley High School
#14 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#6239 of 16,910 nationally
About Mill Valley High School
Mill Valley High School is a public high located in Shawnee, in the De Soto school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,432 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 14th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,432.
There are 18 schools in Shawnee; Mill Valley High School ranks 11th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)10.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mill Valley High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mill Valley High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Monticello Trails Middle School
Shawnee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students · 322 m away
Clear Creek Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students · 347 m away
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students · 375 m away
Belmont Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 2.2 km away
Horizon Elementary
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 2.5 km away
Riverview Elementary
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students · 2.8 km away
Mize Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students · 4.3 km away
Mill Creek Middle School
Lenexa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
676 students · 5.3 km away
Edwardsville Elem
Edwardsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students · 5.6 km away
Bonner Springs Elementary
Bonner Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Northwest High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,424 students
Liberal Sr High
Liberal · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,421 students
Maize Sr High
Maize · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,444 students
Lawrence High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,454 students
Blue Valley High
Stilwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,396 students
Blue Valley North High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,376 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mill Valley High School a good school?
Mill Valley High School has a Success Index (US) of 58.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #14 of 296 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mill Valley High School rank in Kansas?
Mill Valley High School ranks #14 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #6239 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mill Valley High School?
Mill Valley High School had 1,432 students in 2025.
Is Mill Valley High School a elementary school or a high school?
Mill Valley High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mill Valley High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mill Valley High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.