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Cedar Vale High School vs. Sedan High School

Should you attend Cedar Vale High School or Sedan High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cedar Vale High School
508 Dora
Cedar Vale, KS 67024
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Sedan High School
416 E Elm
Sedan, KS 67361
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Cedar Vale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Sedan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 71 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 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 188 students in grades 6-12, Sedan 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
71 students
188 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cedar Vale High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sedan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cedar Vale High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sedan High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cedar Vale High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sedan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Vale High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cedar Vale School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sedan High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chautauqua County Community School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1054 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
#1118 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cedar Vale High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sedan High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Vale High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Vale School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sedan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chautauqua County Community School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Vale High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Vale School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sedan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chautauqua County Community School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Vale High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Vale School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sedan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chautauqua County Community School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
≥90%
(Top 30% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cedar Vale High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cedar Vale School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sedan High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chautauqua County Community School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cedar Vale High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sedan High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
12
30
Grade 7 Students
9
23
Grade 8 Students
9
22
Grade 9 Students
10
31
Grade 10 Students
9
32
Grade 11 Students
10
26
Grade 12 Students
10
24
Ungraded Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cedar Vale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cedar Vale School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sedan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chautauqua County Community School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cedar Vale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cedar Vale School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sedan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chautauqua County Community School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cedar Vale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cedar Vale School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sedan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chautauqua County Community School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cedar Vale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cedar Vale School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sedan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chautauqua County Community School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cedar Vale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cedar Vale School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sedan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chautauqua County Community School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cedar Vale High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cedar Vale School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sedan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chautauqua County Community School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cedar Vale High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cedar Vale School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sedan High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chautauqua County Community School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cedar Vale High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cedar Vale School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sedan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chautauqua County Community School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cedar Vale High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cedar Vale School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sedan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chautauqua County Community School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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