Chanute High School is a public secondary school in Chanute, Kansas, United States, and operated by Chanute USD 413 school district.
Serving 528 students in grades 9-12, Chanute 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chanute High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chanute High School's student population of 528 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1914
Colors
Gold, Columbia blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Students First
Average Class Size
17 students
School Rankings
Chanute 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 Chanute High School is 0.35, 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
#947 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
80%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chanute High School's ranking?
Chanute High School is ranked #947 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Chanute High School often compared to?
Chanute High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Erie High School, St. Paul High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chanute High School?
The graduation rate of Chanute High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Chanute High School?
528 students attend Chanute High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Chanute High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chanute High School?
Chanute High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chanute High School offer ?
Chanute High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chanute High School part of?
Chanute High School is part of Chanute School District.
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