Chadron Senior High School is a public secondary school located in Chadron, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Chadron Public Schools school district.
Serving 242 students in grades 9-12, Chadron Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chadron Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Chadron school district, encompassing approximately 720.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 15.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 28.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chadron Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chadron Senior High School's student population of 242 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
School Motto
Infinite Education, Infinite Possibilities.
School Rankings
Chadron Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chadron Senior High School is 0.37, 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
#190 out of 901 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Cardinals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chadron Senior High School's ranking?
Chadron Senior High School is ranked #190 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Chadron Senior High School often compared to?
Chadron Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crawford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chadron Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Chadron Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Chadron Senior High School?
242 students attend Chadron Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Chadron Senior High School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chadron Senior High School?
Chadron Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chadron Senior High School offer ?
Chadron Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chadron Senior High School part of?
Chadron Senior High School is part of Chadron School District.
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