Serving 274 students in grades 9-12, Hiawatha 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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hiawatha Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hiawatha Sr High School's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hiawatha Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiawatha Sr High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#886 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
3%
6%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiawatha Sr High School's ranking?
Hiawatha Sr High School is ranked #886 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Hiawatha Sr High School often compared to?
Hiawatha Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horton High School, Kickapoo Nation School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hiawatha Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Hiawatha Sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hiawatha Sr High School?
274 students attend Hiawatha Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hiawatha Sr High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiawatha Sr High School?
Hiawatha Sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hiawatha Sr High School offer ?
Hiawatha Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hiawatha Sr High School part of?
Hiawatha Sr High School is part of Hiawatha School District.
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