Summary:
Chase County, Kansas is home to two schools - Chase County Junior Senior High School and Chase County Elementary School. The high school stands out as a strong performer, ranking in the top 15% of Kansas high schools and exceeding state averages on key academic metrics. In contrast, the elementary school lags behind the state on many measures, suggesting opportunities to improve instruction and support at the earlier grades.
Chase County Junior Senior High School is a 4-star rated school, with a 89.5% 4-year graduation rate and low 1.3% dropout rate. The school outperforms the state on 10th grade English and Math proficiency. However, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 19.5%, well above the state average.
Funding and resource disparities may also be a factor, with Chase County Junior Senior High School spending nearly $5,000 more per student than Chase County Elementary School. Additionally, over a third of students at both schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic needs that the district may need to address. Overall, the data suggests opportunities to improve equity and outcomes across the Chase County school district.
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