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Sedan High School

416 E Elm
Sedan, KS 67361

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Sedan High School serves 171 students in grades 7-12.

Sedan High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 171 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Sedan High School's student population of 171 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

171 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Sedan High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Sedan High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#1155 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sedan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sedan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sedan High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

20%

Black

White

79%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Sedan High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.37

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Sedan High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥80%

87%

This chart display graduation rate of Sedan High School and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

44%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sedan High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Chautauqua County Community School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sedan High School's ranking?

Sedan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sedan High School?

The graduation rate of Sedan High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 87%.

How many students attend Sedan High School?

171 students attend Sedan High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Sedan High School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sedan High School?

Sedan High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Sedan High School offer ?

Sedan High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Sedan High School part of?

Sedan High School is part of Chautauqua County Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 171 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education