District Profile
Geary County Schools USD 475 is a dynamic public school district dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities for over 7,000 students.
Serving the communities of Junction City, Fort Riley, Milford and Grandview Plaza, USD 475 is committed to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and student success through high-quality instruction, strong community partnerships, and a supportive learning environment. With a focus on preparing students for college, careers, and life beyond graduation, the district empowers learners to thrive through engaging educational experiences and a culture centered on growth, achievement, and opportunity.
In all, USD 475, who's mission is to prepare today's students for tomorrow's world, has 17 schools, including one career-centered focused high school, two middle schools, 12 elementary schools, an alternative school, a virtual school, and a state-of-the-art early childhood center.
Number of Schools
- One High School
- Two Middle School's
- One Alternative School
- One Virtual School
- 12 Elementary School's
- One Early Childhood Center
Multiple remote early childhood classes are dispersed across the district, including Fort Riley.
Use our School Finder tool below to identify your neighborhood school and learn about other schools and programs.
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Student Population
| American Indian | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black or African American |
15% |
| Hispanic or Latino Ethnicity | 21% |
| White | 48% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 2% |
|
Multi-Racial |
11% |
| Military | 50.3% |
Our Teachers
Geary County Schools has approximately 685 teachers. Our teachers are highly qualified. Many have advanced degrees and several have earned state recognition.
Facts
650 - Certified Staff
700 - Classified Staff
347 - Masters Degrees
6 - Doctoral Degrees
24 - Advanced Degrees
3 - National Board Certified Teachers
Strategic Plan
Our vision for Geary County Schools is to become a high-performance school district where students are the top priority.
Among many other opportunities is the 8th Grade Magnet Program. It focuses on equipping students with the tools and education they need to perform highly in high school.
Board of Education
The Board of Education is composed of seven members elected by the community and two representatives from Fort Riley. The elected members serve four-year terms with elections being held every two years. Board members are not paid; they give freely of their time to serve the community.
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Board and District Policies
Geary County Schools has developed policies intended to protect the rights and well-being of our students and staff and provide operational structure. These policies constantly change to better meet our mission and state and federal requirements. To view the complete board policies, please choose the Board of Education dropdown above and then click on policies.
Values
- Students First
- Integrity
- Respect
- Accountability
- Positivity
- Fiscally Responsible
Finance and Budget
View the district budget overview below to take a comprehensive look at our full budget.
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The District Education Center
The Mary E. Devin Education Center houses many of the district’s administrative offices, including personnel services, communications services, the Superintendent’s office and the Board of Education.
KSDE Report Cards
That Kansas State Department of Education provides report cards for each district in the state of Kansas based on board goals and outcomes, as well as data and measures.
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