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Chase County High School

Summary:

Chase County High School is a public high school located in Imperial, Nebraska, serving 308 students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has been mixed over the past several years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 63rd to 222nd out of Nebraska high schools, and a current ranking of 94th for the 2023-2024 school year.

Chase County High School has shown strong performance in science, with 60.34% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT Science, compared to the state average of 48.8%. In mathematics, the school has also outperformed the state average, with 55.17% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 42.11%. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts has been more mixed, with 43.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.48%. The school has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87% to 90.2% over the past few years, which are generally on par with or slightly above the state average.

The nearest comparable school is Wauneta-Palisade High School, located about 15 miles away, which has a much smaller enrollment of 71 students. Wauneta-Palisade High School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (60.56%) compared to Chase County High School (37.99% to 39.79%), and a lower student-teacher ratio (10.2) compared to Chase County High School (12.7 to 14.0). Chase County High School's performance has shown considerable variation over time, making it difficult to identify consistent trends, but the school's ability to serve its relatively high proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is a notable positive.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 520 E 9th St
       Imperial, NE  69033-0577

(308) 882-4304

District: Chase County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,644 Help


Feeder schools for Chase County High School:

Elementary:    Chase County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  219

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.4%
Hispanic:
29.7%
Two or more races:
0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chase County High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.11. (See more...)
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Compare Details Chase County High School ranks worse than 56% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.02. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chase County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.4%), Hispanic (29.7%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chase County High School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Chase County High School employs 17.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chase County High School is $16,644.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Chase County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chase County High School 94th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Chase County High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chase County High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Chase County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.31 92nd 223 58.7%
2022 75.74 39th 249 84.3%
2023 64.11 86th 238 63.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chase County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.39 67th 115 41.7%
2022 56.09 52nd 118 55.9%
2023 57.39 63rd 144 56.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Chase County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.46 76th 137 44.5%
2022 68.15 39th 150 74.0%
2023 55.42 74th 146 49.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Chase County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.69 54th 144 62.5%
2022 75.53 27th 160 83.1%
2023 66.41 51st 156 67.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Chase County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.58 28th 59 52.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Chase County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.70 44th 204 78.4%
2022 80.56 23rd 234 90.2%
2023 74.27 44th 217 79.7%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Chase County High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Chase County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 60.99 92nd 247 62.8%
2008 48.70 169th 252 32.9%
2009 33.82 204th 251 18.7%
2010 73.91 38th 249 84.7%
2011 66.87 71st 252 71.8%
2012 71.77 46th 245 81.2%
2013 52.62 119th 247 51.8%
2014 72.25 63rd 247 74.5%
2015 17.34 222nd 242 8.3%
2016 34.97 175th 246 28.9%
2017 5.58 212th 219 3.2%
2018 12.59 198th 219 9.6%
2019 36.34 137th 217 36.9%
2021 33.75 135th 209 35.4%
2022 41.04 126th 202 37.6%
2023 25.54 164th 215 23.7%
2024 49.02 94th 168 44.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chase County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.55 71st 89 20.2%
2024 78.67 15th 62 75.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Chase County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.28 116th 142 18.3%
2021 39.98 86th 138 37.7%
2022 38.61 86th 132 34.8%
2023 29.30 98th 136 27.9%
2024 54.18 47th 93 49.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Chase County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.70 120th 138 13.0%
2019 63.97 51st 140 63.6%
2021 26.66 96th 130 26.2%
2022 40.24 79th 135 41.5%
2023 28.05 98th 135 27.4%
2024 70.61 32nd 93 65.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Chase County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.92 37th 41 9.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Chase County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.16 177th 205 13.7%
2019 34.65 144th 207 30.4%
2021 44.69 108th 200 46.0%
2022 75.64 37th 196 81.1%
2023 28.13 159th 206 22.8%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chase County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 187 2 3 25 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2007 224 1 5 37 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2008 204 1 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2009 199 0 3 41 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2010 201 1 3 43 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2011 209 1 2 43 0 0 0 0 255
2012 207 1 1 41 0 0 1 0 251
2013 202 1 0 61 0 0 1 0 265
2014 206 1 0 67 0 0 1 0 275
2015 205 0 0 65 0 0 0 0 270
2016 211 0 0 62 0 0 0 0 273
2017 143 0 0 47 0 0 0 0 190
2018 141 0 0 47 0 0 0 0 188
2019 130 0 1 47 0 0 1 0 179
2020 209 1 0 80 0 0 3 0 293
2021 197 1 0 82 0 0 4 0 284
2022 213 1 0 89 0 0 2 0 305
2023 216 1 0 90 1 0 0 0 308
2024 152 0 0 65 0 0 2 0 219

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chase County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 217 18.1 12.0 24.4
2007 267 25.0 10.7 25.5
2008 245 21.3 11.5 29.4
2009 243 25.1 9.7 30.5
2010 248 23.8 10.3 28.2
2011 255 23.4 10.8 27.5
2012 251 23.3 10.7 22.3
2013 265 23.3 11.3 24.2
2014 275 23.9 11.4 31.6
2015 270 23.0 11.7 30.4
2016 273 23.0 11.8 29.3
2017 190 18.2 10.3 34.7
2018 188 19.1 9.8 33
2019 179 19.1 9.3 29.1
2020 293 23.5 12.4 38.9
2021 284 21.4 13.2 39.8
2022 305 24.0 12.7 39.3
2023 308 22.0 14.0 38
2024 219 17.7 12.3 43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chase County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 217 18.1 12.0 24.4
2007 267 25.0 10.7 25.5
2008 245 21.3 11.5 29.4
2009 243 25.1 9.7 30.5
2010 248 23.8 10.3 28.2
2011 255 23.4 10.8 27.5
2012 251 23.3 10.7 22.3
2013 265 23.3 11.3 24.2
2014 275 23.9 11.4 31.6
2015 270 23.0 11.7 30.4
2016 273 23.0 11.8 29.3
2017 190 18.2 10.3 34.7
2018 188 19.1 9.8 33
2019 179 19.1 9.3 29.1
2020 293 23.5 12.4 38.9
2021 284 21.4 13.2 39.8
2022 305 24.0 12.7 39.3
2023 308 22.0 14.0 38
2024 219 17.7 12.3 43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chase County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $189 (1.0%) $16,344 (84.1%) $19,444
2020 $668 (3.8%) $14,252 (81.7%) $17,437
2021 $633 (3.7%) $13,847 (80.9%) $17,112
2022 $960 (5.6%) $13,565 (78.9%) $17,184
2023 $417 (2.5%) $13,946 (83.8%) $16,644

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chase County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 137th of 217 High schoolsRanks 164th of 215 High schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Chase County High School)46.828.6
 18.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Chase County Schools)46.828.6
 18.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Chase County High School)23.414.3
 9.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Chase County Schools)23.414.3
 9.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Chase County High School)21.324.5
 3.2%
   11th Grade Science (Chase County Schools)21.324.5
 3.2%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students179308
 72.1%
African American01
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic4790
 91.5%
Pacific Islander00
White130216
 66.2%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.1%38%
 8.9%

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Students at Chase County High School are 69% White, 30% Hispanic.

Chase County High School ranks 94th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Chase County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chase County Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 219 students attended Chase County High School.


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