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 29%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (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:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sedan High School's student population of 188 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Sedan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sedan High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1122 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sedan High School's ranking?
Sedan High School is ranked #1122 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sedan High School often compared to?
Sedan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Vale High School, Sedan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sedan High School?
The graduation rate of Sedan High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sedan High School?
188 students attend Sedan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sedan High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% 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 Sedan High School?
Sedan High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sedan High School part of?
Sedan High School is part of Chautauqua Co Community School District.
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