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#207 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 16% in state

Cheney High

High School · Cheney · Cheney, KS

A high school in Cheney, KS where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 W. 6th, Cheney, KS 67025

  • Math 77% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76.7% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$13,365
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Cheney High score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency77%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 39 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
77%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Cheney High 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated790/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheney), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$81,528

Median home value

$178,600

Median rent

$945/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 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.

Cheney

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cheney High is listed in Cheney; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cheney High

Cheney High is a public high school in Cheney, KS, part of Cheney, serving approximately 236 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cheney High

What grades does Cheney High serve?

Cheney High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cheney High?

Cheney High has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheney High?

The student-teacher ratio at Cheney High is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cheney High rank in KS?

Cheney High ranks #207 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Cheney High's MySchoolScout rating?

Cheney High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Cheney High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cheney High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cheney High a charter school?

No, Cheney High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cheney High a Title I school?

No, Cheney High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cheney High?

24.6% of students at Cheney High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
236
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sedgwick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 67025)
3,943
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
38.7
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 67025; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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