Serving 73 students in grades 6-12, Chetopa 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chetopa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chetopa High School's student population of 73 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chetopa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chetopa High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1202 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Black
3%
7%
White
71%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chetopa-St. Paul School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chetopa High School's ranking?
Chetopa High School is ranked #1202 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Chetopa High School often compared to?
Chetopa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Labette County High School, Oswego Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chetopa High School?
The graduation rate of Chetopa High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Chetopa High School?
73 students attend Chetopa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Chetopa High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chetopa High School?
Chetopa High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chetopa High School offer ?
Chetopa High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chetopa High School part of?
Chetopa High School is part of Chetopa-St. Paul School District.
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