Hutchinson High School is a public secondary school in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States, operated by Hutchinson USD 308 public school district. This school is the only public high school within the city limits of Hutchinson. The enrollment for 2020-2021 was 1,430 students.
Serving 1,283 students in grades 7-12, Hutchinson 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 14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hutchinson High School's student population of 1,283 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Year Founded
1872
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Hutchinson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hutchinson High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1161 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
22%
Black
4%
7%
White
65%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sammy Salthawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hutchinson High School's ranking?
Hutchinson High School is ranked #1161 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Hutchinson High School often compared to?
Hutchinson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nickerson High School, Buhler High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hutchinson High School?
The graduation rate of Hutchinson High School is 86%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hutchinson High School?
1,283 students attend Hutchinson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hutchinson High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hutchinson High School?
Hutchinson High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hutchinson High School offer ?
Hutchinson High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hutchinson High School part of?
Hutchinson High School is part of Hutchinson School District.
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