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Chadron Senior High School

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Chadron Senior High School ranks 20 th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

20^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 86% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

Chadron Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Chadron, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 253 students. This school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Nebraska, reaching as high as 14th out of 168 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chadron Senior High School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 77.78% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 74.07% in Mathematics, and 57.41% in Science in the 2024-2025 school year. These scores significantly outperform the state averages. The school has also maintained a high four-year graduation rate, reaching 100% in the 2024-2025 and 2023-2024 school years, exceeding the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has demonstrated strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to the nearby Hay Springs High School, which is 18.08 miles away, Chadron Senior High School has consistently outperformed in terms of academic rankings and graduation rates. However, Hay Springs High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income backgrounds. The presence of the Pine Ridge Job Corps, located just 9.75 miles from Chadron Senior High School, provides a unique educational setting in the area, though the Job Corps school has historically performed poorly in statewide rankings.

242

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,432

Per pupil spending ?

32.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

901 Cedar
Chadron, NE 69337

(308) 432-0707

District: Chadron Public Schools

Feeder schools for Chadron Senior High School:

Elementary:	Chadron Intermediate
	Chadron Primary
Middle:	Chadron Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.3%

American Indian:

7.4%

Hispanic:

5.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 75th percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (70% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Nebraska high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

Nebraska avg44%

20^th of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

56^th of 118Chadron Public Schools among Nebraska districts

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	82.5	20 of 146	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	86.6	14 of 168	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	64.7	73 of 215	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.2	86 of 202	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.0	65 of 209	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.6	146 of 217	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.6	146 of 219	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	84.4	20 of 219	90.9%	★★★★★
2016	69.5	66 of 246	73.2%	★★★★☆
2015	68.7	61 of 242	74.8%	★★★★☆
2014	48.0	135 of 247	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	72.7	52 of 247	78.9%	★★★★☆
2012	88.6	9 of 245	96.3%	★★★★★
2011	79.0	31 of 252	87.7%	★★★★☆
2010	58.6	108 of 249	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	26.4	225 of 251	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	36.2	206 of 252	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	42.3	177 of 247	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	57.2	119 of 249	52.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	66.0	36 of 93	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.8	56 of 136	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.9	79 of 132	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.3	60 of 138	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	26.9	109 of 142	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.2	90 of 144	37.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	97.0	3 of 62	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	90.9	7 of 89	92.1%	★★★★★
2022	70.9	18 of 74	75.7%	★★★★☆
2019	17.9	76 of 82	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	20.2	69 of 79	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	95.7	4 of 93	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	63.7	51 of 135	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.6	43 of 135	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.6	37 of 130	71.5%	★★★★☆
2019	46.6	80 of 140	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.0	87 of 138	37.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	68.9	33 of 113	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	84.3	14 of 125	88.8%	★★★★☆
2023	66.5	64 of 206	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.4	96 of 196	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.9	56 of 200	72.0%	★★★★☆
2019	36.8	132 of 207	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.4	105 of 205	48.8%	★★★☆☆

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)

Male (2024)96th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)95th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)71st percentile-16 vs school

Female (2024)61st percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts78%+35 vs state

Mathematics74%+33 vs state

Science57%+10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT 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	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chadron Senior High School	Public	9-12	901 Cedar	Chadron	69337	Dawes County	Chadron Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 432-0707	242	24	10.1	32.2%	192 (79.3%)	2 (0.8%)	14 (5.8%)	3 (1.2%)	18 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.4%)	82.5	20^th of 146 public high schools	86.3%		86.6	14^th of 168 public high schools	91.7%	6	77.8	74.1	57.4	$21,432	$743	$17,612
Pine Ridge Job Corps	Public	10-12	15710 Hwy 385	Chadron	69337	Dawes County	Pine Ridge Job Corps	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 432-8650	37	2	21.1		21 (56.8%)	7 (18.9%)	5 (13.5%)	1 (2.7%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.7%)								(n/a)
Hay Springs High School	Public	9-12	407 N Baker St	Hay Springs	69347	Sheridan County	Hay Springs Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 638-4434	59	6	9.3	47.5%	47 (79.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.2%)								(n/a)				$24,100	$704	$19,950

Frequently Asked Questions about Chadron Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Chadron Senior High School?

Students at Chadron Senior High School are 79% White, 7% American Indian, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Chadron Senior High School in?

Chadron Public Schools

Is Chadron Senior High School a good school?

Chadron Senior High School ranks 20^th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Chadron Senior High School?

Chadron Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chadron Intermediate
Elementary : Chadron Primary
Middle : Chadron Middle School

How many students attend Chadron Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 242 students attended Chadron Senior High School.

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