Serving 173 students in grades 7-12, Hill City Junior-senior 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hill City Junior-senior High School's student population of 173 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hill City Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill City Junior-senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1063 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
n/a
6%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hill City Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Hill City Junior-senior High School is ranked #1063 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hill City Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hill City Junior-senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hill City Junior-senior High School?
173 students attend Hill City Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hill City Junior-senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hill City Junior-senior High School?
Hill City Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hill City Junior-senior High School offer ?
Hill City Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hill City Junior-senior High School part of?
Hill City Junior-senior High School is part of Graham County School District.
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