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Hays High School vs. Ellis Jr/sr High School

Should you attend Hays High School or Ellis Jr/sr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hays High School
2300 E 13th
Hays, KS 67601
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Ellis Jr/sr High School
1706 S Monroe
Ellis, KS 67637
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hays High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Ellis Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12, Hays 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% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 161 students in grades 7-12, Ellis 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,013 students
161 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hays High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ellis Jr/sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hays High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ellis Jr/sr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hays High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ellis Jr/sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hays High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hays School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ellis Jr/sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ellis School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#606 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
#801 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hays High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ellis Jr/sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in KS)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hays High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hays School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellis Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ellis School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hays High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hays School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellis Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ellis School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 30% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hays High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hays School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellis Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ellis School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 20% in KS)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hays High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hays School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ellis Jr/sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ellis School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hays High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ellis Jr/sr High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
23
Grade 9 Students
270
20
Grade 10 Students
268
31
Grade 11 Students
255
35
Grade 12 Students
220
26

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hays High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hays School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ellis Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ellis School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hays High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hays School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ellis Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ellis School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hays High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hays School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ellis Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ellis School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hays High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hays School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ellis Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ellis School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
80%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hays High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hays School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ellis Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ellis School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hays High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hays School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ellis Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ellis School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hays High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hays School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ellis Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ellis School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hays High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hays School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ellis Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ellis School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hays High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hays School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ellis Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ellis School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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