Hesston High School
Tel:
(620)327-7122
- Hesston High School serves 260 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Hesston High School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 260 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hesston High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hesston High School is 0.33, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #573 out of 1,268 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 7% |
| White | 81% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.54 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hesston School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hesston Hesston Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 295 students
0.1 miles
300 E Amos
Hesston, KS 67062
(620)327-7102 0.1 PK-4 295 - Hesston Hesston Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 247 students
0.1 miles
100 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620)327-7111 0.1 5-8 247 - Newton E3 (entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) Alternative School
Charter School
6.6 miles
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316)284-6280 6.6 n/a n/a - Moundridge Moundridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 116 students
6.6 miles
526 E. Cole
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620)345-5500 6.6 9-12 116 - Moundridge Moundridge Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 107 students
6.6 miles
530 E. Cole
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620)345-5500 6.6 5-8 107
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