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#295 of 967 schools in NE

Top 30% in state

Chadron Senior High School

High School · Chadron Public Schools · Chadron, NE

A high school in Chadron, NE where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

901 CEDAR, Chadron, NE 69337

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation15.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$15,412
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Students at Chadron Senior High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chadron 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,123/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chadron), 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

$53,738

Median home value

$160,800

Median rent

$1,038/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

60.9%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
15.8% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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.

Chadron Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$15,412NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chadron Senior High School is listed in CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chadron Senior High School

Chadron Senior High School is a public high school in Chadron, NE, part of Chadron Public Schools, serving approximately 253 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chadron Senior High School

What grades does Chadron Senior High School serve?

Chadron Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Chadron Senior High School?

Chadron Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chadron Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chadron Senior High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chadron Senior High School rank in NE?

Chadron Senior High School ranks #295 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Chadron Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chadron Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Chadron Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chadron Senior High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chadron Senior High School a charter school?

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

Is Chadron Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Chadron Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chadron Senior High School?

35.2% of students at Chadron 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
253
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Dawes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 69337)
6,445
Area average commute
11.6 min
Area median age
29.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 69337; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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