Wednesday, May 28, 2014

2014 Senior Exit Survey Results



At the end of each school year, Chadron High School contracts with LifeTrack Services, Inc. to conduct a confidential, non-biased senior exit survey. We just received the results for the graduating class of 2014. 59 seniors responded to the survey this year. I've included my notes in comparing these results to the past couple of years. Thank you to all of our seniors for providing this important information which helps provide focus for our efforts for continuous improvement of our school.


  1. Did you have a positive learning experience at Chadron High School?
    • Yes - 100%
    • No - 0%
    • Same as last year
  2. Was the counseling department helpful and supportive meeting your needs?
    • Yes - 100%
    • No - 0%
    • About same as last year
  3. Did your teacher encourage you to continue your education?
    • Yes - 100%
    • No - 0%
    • Same as last year
  4. Were enough elective classes offered for you to explore different career opportunities?
    • Yes - 77.97%
    • No - 22.03%
    • Slightly down from last year
  5. Do you think you will be able to easily find a job that can support you?
    • Yes - 91.53%
    • No - 8.47%
    • About same as last year
  6. Did you ever experience significant harassment from other students?
    • Yes - 18.6%
    • No - 81.4%
    • Same as last year
  7. Chadron High School provided a safe learning environment?
    • Excellent - 76.27%  30% higher than last year
    • Good - 20.34%
    • Average - 3.39%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
  8. Chadron High School maintained a drug-free environment?
    • Excellent - 33.9%  8% higher than last year
    • Good - 37.29%
    • Average - 16.95%
    • Below Average - 5.08%
    • Needs Improvement - 6.78%
  9. Chadron High School provided a strong foundation in the use of technology?
    • Excellent - 79.66%  10% higher than last year
    • Good - 16.95%
    • Average - 3.39%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
    • No Response - 0%
  10. Teachers generally held high standards and demanded quality work?
    • Excellent - 66.1%  7% higher than last year
    • Good - 32.2%
    • Average - 1.69%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
  11. My teachers were knowledgeable about the curriculum being taught?
    • Excellent - 71.19%  7% higher than last year
    • Good - 27.12%
    • Average - 1.69%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
  12. I was challenged to experience academic growth each year?
    • Excellent - 71.19%  12% higher than last year
    • Good - 18.64%
    • Average - 8.47%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 1.69%
  13. Rules were enforced consistently and fairly?
    • Excellent - 40.68%
    • Good - 30.51%
    • Average - 16.95%
    • Below Average - 6.78%
    • Needs Improvement - 3.39
    • Mp Response - 1.69%
    • Similar to past years
  14. What area(s) do you plan to pursue immediately after high school? (mark all that apply)
    • 4 Year College - 61.02%  8% lower than last year
    • 2 Year College - 30.51%  13% higher
    • Voc/Tech School - 6.78%  slightly higher
    • Work Full Time - 3.39%  same
    • Work Part Time - 5.08%  same
    • Military - 8.47%  higher
    • Other - 0%
  15. Overall, how would you rate Chadron High School as a learning environment?
    • Excellent - 67.8%
    • Good - 28.81%
    • Average - 3.39%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
    • Similar to past years