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Hugoton High

High School · Hugoton Public Schools · Hugoton, KS

A high school in Hugoton, KS where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

215 W 11th, Hugoton, KS 67951

  • Math 30% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2025)
  • 95%+ 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-4.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.2% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-14.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$14,726
Chronic Absenteeism18.2%

Students at Hugoton High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency25%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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

48.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hugoton 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average448/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hugoton), 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

$60,878

Median home value

$122,900

Median rent

$938/mo

College educated

16.3%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67951; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
2 boys'·4 girls'·13 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hugoton Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated7–120.0 mi16Compare →
Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–101.1 mi26Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Hugoton Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,726NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hugoton High

Hugoton High is a public high school in Hugoton, KS, part of Hugoton Public Schools, serving approximately 329 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #746 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hugoton High

What grades does Hugoton High serve?

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

How many students attend Hugoton High?

Hugoton High has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugoton High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hugoton High is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hugoton High rank in KS?

Hugoton High ranks #746 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Hugoton High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hugoton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Hugoton High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hugoton High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hugoton High a charter school?

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

Is Hugoton High a Title I school?

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

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

48.3% of students at Hugoton 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
329
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Stevens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.2%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 67951)
4,610
Area median age
38.1
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 67951; 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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