Hesston High School
Hesston High School serves 262 students in grades 9-12.
Hesston High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Hesston High School's student population of 262 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 262 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hesston High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hesston High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #410 out of 1265 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 20% |
| Black | 4% | 7% |
| White | 82% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hesston School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hesston High School is Moundridge High School (6.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hesston Middle School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hesston Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hesston Hesston Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-4 | 301 students10
0.1 miles
300 E Amos
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102 0.1 PK-4 301 - Hesston Hesston Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 248 students10
0.1 miles
100 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7111 0.1 5-8 248 - Moundridge Moundridge High School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 110 students10
6.6 miles
526 E. Cole
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500 6.6 9-12 110 - Moundridge Moundridge Middle School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 117 students10
6.6 miles
530 E. Cole
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500 6.6 5-8 117 - Moundridge Moundridge Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 183 students10
6.8 miles
207 S. Drucilla
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620) 345-5500 6.8 PK-4 183
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