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#455 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 35% in state

Chase County Junior Senior High School

High School · Chase County · Cottonwood Falls, KS

A high school in Cottonwood Falls, KS serving grades 7th – 12th.

PO 400, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845

  • Math 47% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.45 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$15,543
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Chase County Junior Senior High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chase County Junior Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,940

Median home value

$88,300

Median rent

$685/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66845; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Chase County

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chase County Junior Senior High School is listed in Chase County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chase County Junior Senior High School

Chase County Junior Senior High School is a public high school in Cottonwood Falls, KS, part of Chase County, serving approximately 170 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #455 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chase County Junior Senior High School

What grades does Chase County Junior Senior High School serve?

Chase County Junior Senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Chase County Junior Senior High School?

Chase County Junior Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chase County Junior Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chase County Junior Senior High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chase County Junior Senior High School rank in KS?

Chase County Junior Senior High School ranks #455 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Chase County Junior Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chase County Junior Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chase County Junior Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chase County Junior Senior High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Chase County Junior Senior High School a charter school?

No, Chase County Junior Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chase County Junior Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Chase County Junior Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chase County Junior Senior High School?

35.9% of students at Chase County Junior Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
170
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Chase County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 66845)
1,136
Area median age
40.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66845; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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