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#377 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 29% in state

Cheylin Jr/sr High

High School · Cheylin · Bird City, KS

A high school in Bird City, KS where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 28, Bird City, KS 67731

  • Math 67% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 66% proficient (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.1% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.3% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.9:1
District spending per student$18,006
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Cheylin Jr/sr High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency67%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency66%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 47 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
67%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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

41.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cheylin Jr/sr 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$60,556

Median home value

$110,700

Median rent

$769/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

25.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 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.

Cheylin

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$18,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cheylin Jr/sr High is listed in Cheylin; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cheylin Jr/sr High

Cheylin Jr/sr High is a public high school in Bird City, KS, part of Cheylin, serving approximately 63 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #377 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cheylin Jr/sr High

What grades does Cheylin Jr/sr High serve?

Cheylin Jr/sr High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Cheylin Jr/sr High?

Cheylin Jr/sr High has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheylin Jr/sr High?

The student-teacher ratio at Cheylin Jr/sr High is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cheylin Jr/sr High rank in KS?

Cheylin Jr/sr High ranks #377 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Cheylin Jr/sr High's MySchoolScout rating?

Cheylin Jr/sr High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Cheylin Jr/sr High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cheylin Jr/sr High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cheylin Jr/sr High a charter school?

No, Cheylin Jr/sr High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cheylin Jr/sr High a Title I school?

No, Cheylin Jr/sr High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cheylin Jr/sr High?

41.3% of students at Cheylin Jr/sr 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
63
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Cheyenne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 67731)
880
Area median age
36.1
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 67731; 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

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