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#248 of 967 schools in NE

Top 26% in state

Chase County High School

High School · Chase County Schools · Imperial, NE

A high school in Imperial, NE where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

520 E 9TH ST PO BOX 577, Imperial, NE 69033

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 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-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$14,899
Chronic Absenteeism3.7%

Students at Chase County High School score 57% 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 Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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

43.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chase County 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$58,727

Median home value

$204,400

Median rent

$950/mo

College educated

24.3%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·17 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

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

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chase County High School is listed in CHASE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chase County High School

Chase County High School is a public high school in Imperial, NE, part of Chase County Schools, serving approximately 219 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #248 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chase County High School

What grades does Chase County High School serve?

Chase County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Chase County High School?

Chase County High School has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Chase County High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chase County High School rank in NE?

Chase County High School ranks #248 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Chase County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chase County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chase County High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chase County High School a charter school?

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

Is Chase County High School a Title I school?

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

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

43.4% of students at Chase County 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
219
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Chase County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.7%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 69033)
2,633
Area median age
40.2
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 69033; 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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