High Schools in Caldwell

The Caldwell area is home to two high schools: Caldwell Secondary School and Caldwell Secondary School-Chisholm Trail eLea. Caldwell Secondary School is the more prominent and established high school, with a larger student population of 106 students, compared to the 9 students at the virtual Caldwell Secondary School-Chisholm Trail eLea.

Caldwell Secondary School has a history of statewide rankings, with its performance declining over the past three years, from 293 out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 198 out of 318 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the state average, while others are below. In contrast, the virtual school has very limited data available, making it difficult to assess its quality and effectiveness.

The Caldwell school district as a whole is ranked 135 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, suggesting room for improvement across the district. Additionally, Caldwell Secondary School spends $15,241 per student, which is lower than the state average, potentially impacting the resources and support available to students.