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#1033 of 1,294 schools in KS

Hoisington High

High School · Hoisington · Hoisington, KS

A high school in Hoisington, KS where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

218 East 7th St., Hoisington, KS 67544

  • Math 20% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2025)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.7% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.3% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$13,953
Chronic Absenteeism36.7%

Students at Hoisington High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hoisington High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average501/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hoisington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,297

Median home value

$79,000

Median rent

$848/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

71.9%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hoisington

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$13,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hoisington High is listed in Hoisington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hoisington High

Hoisington High is a public high school in Hoisington, KS, part of Hoisington, serving approximately 215 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,033 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hoisington High

What grades does Hoisington High serve?

Hoisington High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hoisington High?

Hoisington High has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoisington High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hoisington High is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hoisington High rank in KS?

Hoisington High ranks #1,033 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Hoisington High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hoisington High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hoisington High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hoisington High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hoisington High a charter school?

No, Hoisington High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hoisington High a Title I school?

No, Hoisington High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hoisington High?

51.6% of students at Hoisington High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Barton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.7%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 67544)
2,875
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
40.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67544; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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