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#698 of 1,294 schools in KS

Sedgwick High

High School · Sedgwick Public Schools · Sedgwick, KS

A high school in Sedgwick, KS where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box K, Sedgwick, KS 67135

  • Math 34% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.9% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.8% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$13,955
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Sedgwick High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sedgwick 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 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low121/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$83,523

Median home value

$212,900

Median rent

$1,025/mo

College educated

32.1%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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.

Sedgwick Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Sedgwick High

Sedgwick High is a public high school in Sedgwick, KS, part of Sedgwick Public Schools, serving approximately 232 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #698 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sedgwick High

What grades does Sedgwick High serve?

Sedgwick High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Sedgwick High?

Sedgwick High has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sedgwick High?

The student-teacher ratio at Sedgwick High is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sedgwick High rank in KS?

Sedgwick High ranks #698 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Sedgwick High's MySchoolScout rating?

Sedgwick High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Sedgwick High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sedgwick High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sedgwick High a charter school?

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

Is Sedgwick High a Title I school?

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

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

37.1% of students at Sedgwick 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
232
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Harvey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 67135)
3,550
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
34.4
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 67135; 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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