Sedan High

Summary:

Sedan High is a public high school located in Sedan, Kansas, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 199 students. The school is part of the Chautauqua County Community District, which is ranked 237 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Sedan High consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kansas high schools, with a ranking between 210-308 out of 314-327 schools over the past 10 years. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in KAP (Kansas Assessment Program) tests, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Sedan High's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (14.28%) and Mathematics (9.52%) for all grades were about 20 percentage points lower than the state averages. Sedan High's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, white students, and low socioeconomic status students, is also consistently lower than the state averages.

Comparing Sedan High to the nearby schools, such as Cedar Vale High, Elk Valley High School, and Caney Valley High, reveals significant differences in academic performance and school rankings. For example, Caney Valley High, located about 16 miles from Sedan High, consistently ranks in the top 100 Kansas high schools and outperforms Sedan High across various academic measures. The data suggests that Sedan High could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic needs of its student population, particularly those from low-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 416 E Elm
       Sedan, KS  67361


(620) 725-3186

District: Chautauqua County Community

SchoolDigger Rank:
282nd of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,866 Help


Feeder schools for Sedan High:

Elementary:    Sedan Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  188

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.2%
Hispanic:
7.4%
American Indian:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sedan High ranks worse than 92.5% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sedan High ranks worse than 88.7% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sedan High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.2%), Hispanic (7.4%), American Indian (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sedan High is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sedan High is $13,866.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sedan High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sedan High 335th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Sedan High in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Sedan High 282nd of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Sedan High in the ranking list.)

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Chautauqua County Community:

SchoolDigger ranks Chautauqua County Community 237th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sedan High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sedan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.79 222nd 277 19.9%
2007 31.64 217th 286 24.1%
2008 29.14 239th 296 19.3%
2009 30.74 255th 307 16.9%
2010 28.53 261st 316 17.4%
2011 40.42 241st 320 24.7%
2012 53.14 202nd 342 40.9%
2013 57.11 183rd 355 48.5%
2015 31.44 276th 368 25.0%
2016 17.63 302nd 343 12.0%
2017 25.29 292nd 358 18.4%
2018 27.77 262nd 350 25.1%
2019 19.29 317th 368 13.9%
2021 31.38 264th 367 28.1%
2022 30.18 266th 368 27.7%
2023 24.55 294th 362 18.8%
2024 13.80 335th 362 7.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sedan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.18 153rd 255 40.0%
2019 14.74 258th 270 4.4%
2021 41.48 159th 275 42.2%
2022 42.31 147th 270 45.6%
2023 33.19 222nd 300 26.0%
2024 25.93 246th 296 16.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sedan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.86 129th 275 53.1%
2019 19.74 249th 294 15.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sedan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.87 256th 280 8.6%
2019 19.38 261st 301 13.3%
2021 29.59 237th 308 23.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sedan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.01 245th 333 26.4%
2019 15.02 319th 344 7.3%
2021 28.72 272nd 349 22.1%
2022 24.30 286th 349 18.1%
2023 16.23 321st 349 8.0%
2024 13.50 334th 347 3.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sedan High

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Rank History for all high school students at Sedan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.28 244th 262 6.9%
2007 36.58 207th 280 26.1%
2008 36.32 198th 267 25.8%
2009 39.25 211th 291 27.5%
2010 34.02 244th 302 19.2%
2011 43.48 201st 298 32.6%
2012 29.85 278th 317 12.3%
2013 33.19 268th 323 17.0%
2015 36.98 236th 326 27.6%
2016 26.05 239th 313 23.6%
2017 7.91 308th 316 2.5%
2018 23.06 253rd 314 19.4%
2019 39.88 210th 325 35.4%
2021 28.77 255th 320 20.3%
2022 15.97 290th 324 10.5%
2023 32.79 244th 327 25.4%
2024 18.49 282nd 318 11.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sedan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.16 182nd 228 20.2%
2021 56.47 74th 213 65.3%
2022 32.88 169th 223 24.2%
2023 42.30 148th 250 40.8%
2024 22.07 216th 249 13.3%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Sedan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.37 234th 248 5.6%
2019 34.99 174th 249 30.1%
2021 41.81 154th 250 38.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Sedan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.08 138th 248 44.4%
2021 17.60 227th 258 12.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Sedan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.64 241st 296 18.6%
2019 37.62 196th 306 35.9%
2021 33.36 227th 302 24.8%
2022 7.93 301st 307 2.0%
2023 26.55 252nd 309 18.4%
2024 18.18 266th 295 9.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sedan High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 163 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 167
1989 133 0 3 0 5 n/a n/a 0 141
1990 134 0 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 140
1991 134 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 139
1992 129 0 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 135
1993 110 0 1 3 6 n/a n/a 0 120
1994 111 0 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 119
1995 125 1 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 131
1996 125 1 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 131
1997 131 1 0 1 10 n/a n/a 0 143
1998 148 2 0 3 14 n/a n/a 0 167
1999 158 3 0 2 15 n/a n/a 0 178
2000 171 2 0 1 10 n/a n/a 0 184
2001 149 2 0 3 12 n/a n/a 0 166
2002 213 4 0 6 15 n/a n/a 0 238
2003 213 4 0 6 15 n/a n/a 0 238
2004 196 2 0 1 13 n/a n/a 1 213
2005 198 3 0 0 21 n/a n/a 0 222
2006 194 3 0 1 22 n/a n/a 0 220
2007 190 3 0 2 14 n/a n/a 0 209
2008 168 4 0 0 12 n/a n/a 1 185
2009 167 5 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 183
2010 159 3 2 5 12 0 0 0 181
2011 148 3 1 5 12 0 0 0 169
2012 150 5 0 8 5 0 0 0 168
2013 139 4 0 6 7 0 0 0 156
2014 127 4 0 7 6 0 6 0 150
2015 137 3 0 10 13 0 4 0 167
2016 165 4 0 12 18 0 3 0 202
2017 155 5 0 10 21 0 5 0 196
2018 123 5 0 10 17 0 4 0 159
2019 123 5 0 12 16 0 7 0 163
2020 128 3 0 15 14 1 6 0 167
2021 135 2 0 12 14 1 7 0 171
2022 148 3 0 13 14 0 10 0 188
2023 157 4 0 11 15 0 12 0 199
2024 147 2 1 14 12 0 12 0 188

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sedan High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 167 14.0 11.9 0
1989 141 14.0 10.0 n/a
1990 140 14.2 9.8 0
1991 139 14.0 9.9 n/a
1992 135 13.8 9.7 28.9
1993 120 12.7 9.4 13.3
1994 119 12.7 9.4 27.7
1995 131 12.7 10.3 35.1
1996 131 12.7 10.3 35.1
1997 143 13.9 10.3 44.1
1998 167 15.0 11.1 37.1
1999 178 15.0 11.9 30.3
2000 184 15.2 12.1 38
2001 166 14.4 11.5 39.8
2002 238 16.1 14.8 48.3
2003 238 16.1 14.8 48.3
2004 213 15.0 14.2 50.5
2005 222 16.0 13.9 49.1
2006 220 17.4 12.6 41.4
2007 209 20.5 10.2 43.1
2008 185 2.0 92.5 47.3
2009 183 16.6 11.0 50.3
2010 181 15.6 11.6 51.9
2011 169 14.8 11.4 49.1
2012 168 17.5 9.6 48.2
2013 156 16.9 9.2 45.5
2014 150 17.8 8.4 49.3
2015 167 17.0 9.8 58.7
2016 202 18.0 11.2 49.5
2017 196 16.1 12.1 61.2
2018 159 15.1 10.5 61
2019 163 13.8 11.8 63.8
2020 167 16.0 10.4 63.5
2021 171 16.5 10.3 54.4
2022 188 16.3 11.5 56.9
2023 199 18.5 10.7 68.8
2024 188 15.9 11.8 69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sedan High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 167 14.0 11.9 0
1989 141 14.0 10.0 n/a
1990 140 14.2 9.8 0
1991 139 14.0 9.9 n/a
1992 135 13.8 9.7 28.9
1993 120 12.7 9.4 13.3
1994 119 12.7 9.4 27.7
1995 131 12.7 10.3 35.1
1996 131 12.7 10.3 35.1
1997 143 13.9 10.3 44.1
1998 167 15.0 11.1 37.1
1999 178 15.0 11.9 30.3
2000 184 15.2 12.1 38
2001 166 14.4 11.5 39.8
2002 238 16.1 14.8 48.3
2003 238 16.1 14.8 48.3
2004 213 15.0 14.2 50.5
2005 222 16.0 13.9 49.1
2006 220 17.4 12.6 41.4
2007 209 20.5 10.2 43.1
2008 185 2.0 92.5 47.3
2009 183 16.6 11.0 50.3
2010 181 15.6 11.6 51.9
2011 169 14.8 11.4 49.1
2012 168 17.5 9.6 48.2
2013 156 16.9 9.2 45.5
2014 150 17.8 8.4 49.3
2015 167 17.0 9.8 58.7
2016 202 18.0 11.2 49.5
2017 196 16.1 12.1 61.2
2018 159 15.1 10.5 61
2019 163 13.8 11.8 63.8
2020 167 16.0 10.4 63.5
2021 171 16.5 10.3 54.4
2022 188 16.3 11.5 56.9
2023 199 18.5 10.7 68.8
2024 188 15.9 11.8 69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sedan High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,062 (22.1%) $10,804 (77.9%) $13,866

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sedan High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 317th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 294th of 362 Middle schools
 4.9%
Ranks 210th of 325 High schoolsRanks 244th of 327 High schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sedan High)7.425
 17.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chautauqua County Community)7.425
 17.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sedan High)10.710
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chautauqua County Community)10.710
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sedan High)23.123.5
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chautauqua County Community)23.123.5
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sedan High)11.18.8
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chautauqua County Community)11.18.8
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Sedan High)14.817.6
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Chautauqua County Community)14.817.6
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sedan High)2525.9
 0.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Chautauqua County Community)2525.9
 0.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sedan High)1514.8
 0.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Chautauqua County Community)1514.8
 0.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Sedan High)3215.4
 16.6%
   11th Grade Science (Chautauqua County Community)3215.4
 16.6%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students163199
 22.1%
African American54
 20%
American Indian1615
 6.3%
Asian00
Hispanic1211
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White123157
 27.6%
Two or More Races712
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.8%68.8%
 5%


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Students at Sedan High are 78% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Sedan High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sedan Elementary

Sedan High ranks in the bottom 11.3% of Kansas high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Sedan High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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