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Hutchinson High School

High School · Hutchinson Public Schools · Hutchinson, KS

A high school in Hutchinson, KS where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

810 East 13th, Hutchinson, KS 67501

  • Math 27% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2025)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.6% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.4% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$16,339
Chronic Absenteeism36.5%

Students at Hutchinson High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency27%(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 14 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
13%
ELA
18%
2019
Math
13%
ELA
18%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
16%
2025
Math
27%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (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

66.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hutchinson High School 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,627/100K

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

$50,069

Median home value

$86,300

Median rent

$865/mo

College educated

11%

Homeownership

58.7%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.4 AP courses·56 IB enrolled·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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Catholic Jr/sr High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private7–120.8 mi225Compare →
Hutchinson Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7K–121.8 mi251Compare →
Central Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–122.0 mi182Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hutchinson Public Schools

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#2 of 10
District spending per student
$16,339NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hutchinson High School

Hutchinson High School is a public high school in Hutchinson, KS, part of Hutchinson Public Schools, serving approximately 1,283 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #690 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hutchinson High School

What grades does Hutchinson High School serve?

Hutchinson High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Hutchinson High School?

Hutchinson High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,283 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hutchinson High School rank in KS?

Hutchinson High School ranks #690 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Hutchinson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hutchinson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Hutchinson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hutchinson High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hutchinson High School a charter school?

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

Is Hutchinson High School a Title I school?

No, Hutchinson High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

66.9% of students at Hutchinson High School 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
1,283
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
105
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Reno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.5%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 67501)
24,589
Area average commute
15.3 min
Area median age
36
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 67501; 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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