Friday, June 7, 2013

Senior Exit Survey Shows Students Very Pleased!

At the end of each school year, Chadron High School contracts with LifeTrack Services, Inc. to conduct a non-biased senior exit survey. We just received the results for the graduating class of 2013. 54 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%
    • Slightly up from past years
  2. Was the counseling department helpful and supportive meeting your needs?
    • Yes - 98.1%
    • No - 1.9%
    • Similar to past years
  3. Did your teacher encourage you to continue your education?
    • Yes - 100%
    • No - 0%
    • Similar to past years
  4. Were enough elective classes offered for you to explore different career opportunities?
    • Yes - 83.3%
    • No - 16.7%
    • Slightly down from past years
  5. Do you think you will be able to easily find a job that can support you?
    • Yes - 94.4%
    • No - 5.6%
    • Up from past years
  6. Did you ever experience significant harassment from other students?
    • Yes - 18.5%
    • No - 81.5%
    • Slightly down from past years
  7. Chadron High School provided a safe learning environment?
    • Excellent - 46.3%
    • Good - 44.4%
    • Average - 7.4%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 1.9%
    • Similar to past years
  8. Chadron High School maintained a drug-free environment?
    • Excellent - 25.9%
    • Good - 46.3%
    • Average - 25.9%
    • Below Average - 1.9%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
    • Similar to past years
  9. Chadron High School provided a strong foundation in the use of technology?
    • Excellent - 70.4%
    • Good - 20.4%
    • Average - 7.4%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
    • No Response - 1.9%
    • Significantly higher than past years
  10. Teachers generally held high standards and demanded quality work?
    • Excellent - 59.3%
    • Good - 31.5%
    • Average - 9.3%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
    • Similar to past years
  11. My teachers were knowledgeable about the curriculum being taught?
    • Excellent - 64.8%
    • Good - 29.6%
    • Average - 3.7%
    • Below Average - 1.9%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
    • Similar to past years
  12. I was challenged to experience academic growth each year?
    • Excellent - 59.3%
    • Good - 38.9%
    • Average - 0%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 1.9%
    • Similar to past years
  13. Rules were enforced consistently and fairly?
    • Excellent - 42.6%
    • Good - 35.2%
    • Average - 16.7%
    • Below Average - 1.9%
    • Needs Improvement - 3.7%
    • Similar to past years
  14. What area(s) do you plan to pursue immediately after high school? (mark all that apply)
    • 4 Year College - 68.5%  same
    • 2 Year College - 16.7%  higher
    • Voc/Tech School - 1.9%  same
    • Work Full Time - 14.8%  higher
    • Work Part Time - 13%  same
    • Military - 3.7%  same
    • Other - 1.9%
  15. Overall, how would you rate Chadron High School as a learning environment?
    • Excellent - 66.7%
    • Good - 29.6%
    • Average - 3.7%
    • Below Average - 0%
    • Needs Improvement - 0%
    • Similar to past years