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#380 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 29% in state

Hoxie High

High School · Hoxie Community Schools · Hoxie, KS

A Hoxie Community Schools high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1100 Queen Ave., Hoxie, KS 67740

  • Math 47% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.8% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$14,916
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Students at Hoxie High score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.4%

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 Hoxie 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$74,821

Median home value

$167,300

Median rent

$687/mo

College educated

29.7%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Hoxie Community Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hoxie High

Hoxie High is a public high school in Hoxie, KS, part of Hoxie Community Schools, serving approximately 182 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hoxie High

What grades does Hoxie High serve?

Hoxie High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Hoxie High?

Hoxie High has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoxie High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hoxie High is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hoxie High rank in KS?

Hoxie High ranks #380 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Hoxie High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hoxie High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hoxie High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hoxie High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hoxie High a charter school?

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

Is Hoxie High a Title I school?

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

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

26.4% of students at Hoxie 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
182
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sheridan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 67740)
1,642
Area median age
39.4
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 67740; 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

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