Hillsboro High School is a public secondary school in Hillsboro, Kansas, United States. It is one of three schools operated by Hillsboro USD 410 school district, and is the sole public high school for the communities of Hillsboro, Lehigh, Durham, and nearby rural areas of Marion County.
Serving 310 students in grades 6-12, Hillsboro Middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillsboro Middle/High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Hillsboro, KS school district, covering approximately 249.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillsboro Middle/high School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hillsboro Middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsboro Middle/high School is 0.22, 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
#592 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Troy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsboro Middle/high School's ranking?
Hillsboro Middle/high School is ranked #592 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Hillsboro Middle/high School often compared to?
Hillsboro Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marion High School, Centre, Goessel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillsboro Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Hillsboro Middle/high School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hillsboro Middle/high School?
310 students attend Hillsboro Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hillsboro Middle/high School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillsboro Middle/high School?
Hillsboro Middle/high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillsboro Middle/high School offer ?
Hillsboro Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillsboro Middle/high School part of?
Hillsboro Middle/high School is part of Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District.
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