Chase County Junior Senior High School

Chase County
600 Main Street
Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
192 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Chase County Junior-Senior High School, located in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for Unified School District 284. Situated in the heart of the Flint Hills, the school functions as a central community hub, reflecting the small-town values and regional identity of Chase County. The school typically serves students in grades 7 through 12, providing a consolidated educational environment that fosters close relationships between students, faculty, and the local community.

Academically, the school offers a standard secondary curriculum supported by extracurricular opportunities that are characteristic of rural Kansas schools, including athletics, music programs, and various student organizations. By combining middle and high school levels, the institution emphasizes a continuous learning path designed to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce. For those looking for current calendars, specific course offerings, or administrative contact details, the district maintains a dedicated online presence at http://www.usd284.org.
192
Total Students
16.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    178 (92.7%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (6.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.5%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chase County
Phone: (620)273-6354
Website: http://www.usd284.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 39
Grade 8 35
Grade 9 31
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 32
Grade 12 27
Gender Ratio