Serving 101 students in grades 6-12, Hartford Jr./sr. 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hartford Jr./Sr. High School serves the northeast part of Hartford, KS, encompassing an area of approximately 142.8 square miles. Most students are within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 7.2 miles to the school's edge, reaching up to 11.1 miles from the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hartford Jr./sr. High School's student population of 101 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1857
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Hartford Jr./sr. 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 Hartford Jr./sr. High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1099 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
96%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartford Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Hartford Jr./sr. High School is ranked #1099 out of 1,269 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hartford Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Hartford Jr./sr. High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hartford Jr./sr. High School?
101 students attend Hartford Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Hartford Jr./sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hartford Jr./sr. High School?
Hartford Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hartford Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Hartford Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hartford Jr./sr. High School part of?
Hartford Jr./sr. High School is part of Southern Lyon County School District.
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