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Cheylin Jr/sr High School

605 Bird Ave.
Bird City, KS 67731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 63 students in grades 7-12, Cheylin Jr/sr 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cheylin Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Cheylin Jr/sr High School's student population of 63 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Cheylin Jr/sr 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 Cheylin Jr/sr High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#852 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-29%
31%
20-29%
32%
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
(21-22)
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cheylin Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Cheylin Jr/sr High School is ranked #852 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheylin Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Cheylin Jr/sr High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cheylin Jr/sr High School?
63 students attend Cheylin Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cheylin Jr/sr High School students are White, and 37% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheylin Jr/sr High School?
Cheylin Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cheylin Jr/sr High School offer ?
Cheylin Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheylin Jr/sr High School part of?
Cheylin Jr/sr High School is part of Cheylin School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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