Sedan High

Chautauqua Co Community
416 E Elm
Sedan, KS 67361
199 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Sedan High School, located in Sedan, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the USD 286 school district. Nestled in the heart of Chautauqua County, the school plays a vital role in the small-town community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. As part of a smaller school district, Sedan High emphasizes a supportive, tight-knit learning environment where students have the opportunity to engage closely with faculty and peers.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Sedan High is integrated into the broader USD 286 mission, which focuses on fostering student achievement and personal growth within a rural Kansas setting. The school provides traditional athletic programs, student organizations, and community involvement opportunities that serve as a cornerstone for local school spirit. For those seeking detailed information on current academic calendars, district policies, or school events, the district maintains a dedicated online presence at http://www.usd286.org.
199
Total Students
18.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    157 (78.9 %)
  • American Indian
    15 (7.5 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (6.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (5.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (2.0 %)
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: Chautauqua Co Community
Phone: (620)725-3186
Website: http://www.usd286.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 99
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 6 23
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 35
Grade 9 33
Grade 10 29
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 28
Gender Ratio