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Cedar Vale High

Public Grades 6-12

313^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 6% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Cedar Vale High is a public high school located in Cedar Vale, Kansas, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 71 students. The school is part of the Cedar Vale District, which is ranked 262 out of 264 districts in Kansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past decade, Cedar Vale High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas high schools, with its ranking dropping from 31st in 2009-2010 to 313th out of 332 schools in the most recent 2024-2025 school year. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, has declined over the years, with only 20% and 10% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, respectively, in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, Cedar Vale High has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 19.5% of students chronically absent in the 2024-2025 school year, and a four-year graduation rate of 81.8% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is lower than the state average.

When compared to the nearby Sedan High and Dexter High, Cedar Vale High performs significantly worse academically, with both Sedan High and Dexter High having higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The data suggests that Cedar Vale High faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and concerted efforts will be needed to turn the school around and ensure that all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.

Students ?

6.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,873

Per pupil spending ?

46%

Free/discounted lunch ?

508 Dora
Cedar Vale, KS 67024

(620) 758-2791

District: Cedar Vale

Feeder schools for Cedar Vale High:

Elementary:

Cedar Vale Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.2%

Two or more races:

14.3%

Hispanic:

7.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 33rd percentile in 2009 → 6th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (36% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Kansas average (82% vs 90%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg41%

Kansas avg42%

313^th of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Bottom 6%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

262^nd of 264Cedar Vale among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	34.4	235 of 362	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.6	268 of 368	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.7	295 of 367	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.4	275 of 350	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	22.2	306 of 358	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	46.2	174 of 343	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	54.7	144 of 368	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	30.8	286 of 355	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	8.5	323 of 342	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	86.7	7 of 277	97.5%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	8.8	313 of 332	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	12.5	301 of 327	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	12.6	298 of 324	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	30.2	252 of 325	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.4	205 of 314	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.2	143 of 316	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	21.7	253 of 313	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	13.1	311 of 326	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	80.7	31 of 302	89.7%	★★★★★
2009	42.2	196 of 291	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	40.2	197 of 280	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	90.7	8 of 262	96.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	11.3	295 of 309	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	25.3	240 of 296	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

White (2023)5th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts42%-3 vs state

Mathematics31%-8 vs state

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Schools Near Cedar Vale High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cedar Vale High	Public	6-12	508 Dora	Cedar Vale	67024	Chautauqua County	Cedar Vale	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 758-2791	63	10	6.4	46.0%	48 (76.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (14.3%)	8.8	313^th of 332 public high schools	5.7%					(n/a)		58.3		20.0	41.7		33.3		10.0	30.6			$17,873	$1,371	$16,502
Dexter High	Public	6-12	311 N. Main	Dexter	67038	Cowley County	Dexter	No	No	No	No	(620) 876-5415	157	13	11.9	41.4%	141 (89.8%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.1%)	77.9	59^th of 332 public high schools	82.2%		51.5	150^th of 318 public high schools	52.8%	91	58.8	40.9	55.6	52.0	51.2	64.7	45.5	22.2	44.0	43.9	50.0	50.0	$14,424	$1,662	$12,762
Sedan High	Public	6-12	416 E Elm	Sedan	67361	Chautauqua County	Chautauqua County Community	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 725-3186	182	21	8.5	64.3%	143 (78.6%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.2%)	38.5	217^th of 332 public high schools	34.6%		18.5	282^nd of 318 public high schools	11.3%	65	40.0	32.3	16.7	33.3	30.9	32.0	29.0	16.7	30.0	27.3	20.8	20.8	$17,920	$5,533	$12,387

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Vale High

What schools feed into Cedar Vale High?

Cedar Vale High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cedar Vale Elementary

Is Cedar Vale High a good school?

Cedar Vale High ranks in the bottom 5.7% of Kansas high schools.

How many students attend Cedar Vale High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 63 students attended Cedar Vale High.

What district is Cedar Vale High in?

Cedar Vale

What is the racial makeup of Cedar Vale High?

Students at Cedar Vale High are 76% White, 14% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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