Serving 71 students in grades 6-12, Cedar Vale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Vale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cedar Vale High School's student population of 71 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Vale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Vale High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#821 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Vale High School's ranking?
Cedar Vale High School is ranked #821 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Vale High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Vale High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cedar Vale High School?
71 students attend Cedar Vale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cedar Vale High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Vale High School?
Cedar Vale High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedar Vale High School offer ?
Cedar Vale High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cedar Vale High School part of?
Cedar Vale High School is part of Cedar Vale School District.
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