Serving 326 students in grades 7-12, Caney Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caney Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Caney Valley High School's student population of 326 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Caney Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caney Valley High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
79%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caney Valley High School's ranking?
Caney Valley High School is ranked #801 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Caney Valley High School often compared to?
Caney Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherryvale Sr / Middle School, Caney Valley Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caney Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Caney Valley High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Caney Valley High School?
326 students attend Caney Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Caney Valley High School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caney Valley High School?
Caney Valley High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Caney Valley High School offer ?
Caney Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caney Valley High School part of?
Caney Valley High School is part of Caney Valley School District.
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