Serving 63 students in grades 6-12, Cedar Vale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Vale High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cedar Vale, KS, encompassing approximately 253.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Vale High School's student population of 63 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cedar Vale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Vale High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1054 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
PURPLE CRUSH
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Vale High School's ranking?
Cedar Vale High School is ranked #1054 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Cedar Vale High School often compared to?
Cedar Vale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sedan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Vale High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Vale High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cedar Vale High School?
63 students attend Cedar Vale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cedar Vale High School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Vale High School?
Cedar Vale High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedar Vale High School offer ?
Cedar Vale High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Vale High School part of?
Cedar Vale High School is part of Cedar Vale School District.
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