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High· 13 schools in district

Virtual Education Program

35200 West 91st Street, De Soto, KS 66018De Soto →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
14
Students
Total enrolled
$13,176
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 14 students in grades 09–12 in De Soto, Kansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,176 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
21% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a relatively low share of economically disadvantaged students (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

Virtual Education Program is a small high in De Soto, Kansas, serving grades 09–12 with 14 students. The district invests $13,176 per student — close to the national average of $14,347. With only 21% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Virtual Education Program

14
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
21%
Free Lunch
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution8 male · 6 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility21%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
93%
White93%
Hispanic / Latino7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200549002122

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,176Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,176
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,797
Student Support$2,503
Administration$1,581
Operations$1,976
Other$1,318
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,176 spent per student, an estimated $5,837 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
33%
State government
60.8%
Local (property tax)
32.9%
Federal programs
6.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 21% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Clear Creek ElemRiverview ElementaryPrairie Ridge Elementary SchoolMize Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Monticello Trails Middle SchoolMill Creek Middle SchoolLexington Trails Middle School
↓
High School
Mill Valley High SchoolDe Soto High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyJohnson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDe Soto →
Phone: (913)667-6200
NCES ID: 200549002122
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in De Soto seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in De Soto
High
Mill Valley High School
1,355 students · 08–12
● 61 opp7% FRL
High
De Soto High School
997 students · 08–12
20% FRL
Mid
Monticello Trails Middle School
699 students · 06–08
● 61 opp8% FRL
Mid
Mill Creek Middle School
629 students · 06–08
9% FRL
Elem
Clear Creek Elem
537 students · PK–05
● 61 opp10% FRL
Elem
Riverview Elementary
480 students · PK–05
● 61 opp8% FRL
Elem
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
472 students · PK–05
● 61 opp5% FRL
Elem
Mize Elementary School
459 students · PK–05
10% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
35200 West 91st Street, De Soto, KS 66018
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.