Chase County Junior/Senior High School is a public secondary school in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, United States. It is one of two schools operated by Chase County USD 284 school district.
Serving 192 students in grades 7-12, Chase County Junior Senior 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chase County Junior Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cottonwood Falls, KS, covering approximately 781.7 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 16.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 22.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chase County Junior Senior High School's student population of 192 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chase County Junior Senior 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 Chase County Junior Senior High School is 0.13, 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
#915 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chase County Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Chase County Junior Senior High School is ranked #915 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chase County Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Chase County Junior Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Chase County Junior Senior High School?
192 students attend Chase County Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Chase County Junior Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chase County Junior Senior High School?
Chase County Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chase County Junior Senior High School offer ?
Chase County Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chase County Junior Senior High School part of?
Chase County Junior Senior High School is part of Chase County School District.
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