- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cheney, KS
Cheney High
Federal NCES profile for Cheney High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200467000395
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheney High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cheney · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheney High has class sizes smaller than 86% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheney High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cheney, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Cheney High held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 200467000395 · Cheney, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 10.2:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheney Elem (395 students)
Cheney High held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Cheney High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cheney Elem
Cheney Elem
395 students
- This school
Cheney High
235 students
- Cheney Middle
Cheney Middle School 6-8
193 students
What this shows Cheney High reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheney High compares
Cheney High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 54% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 14% in Kansas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Cheney High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cheney reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheney High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheney Middle School 6-8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheney High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheney High
How many students attend Cheney High?
Cheney High has 235 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cheney, KS. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheney High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheney High is 10.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cheney High?
19.5% of students at Cheney High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheney High?
The largest demographic group at Cheney High is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Cheney, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheney High?
Cheney High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cheney High rank among public schools in Cheney?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheney High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cheney, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cheney?
Besides Cheney High, Cheney also operates Cheney Elem (395 students) and Cheney Middle School 6-8 (193 students). See the Cheney district page for the complete list.