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Hugoton High

Summary:

Hugoton High is a public high school located in Hugoton, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 327 students. The school is part of the Hugoton Public Schools district, which is ranked 128 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Hugoton High has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages, with only 8.75% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 13.41% in mathematics. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively better than White students. Students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds have also struggled, with Hugoton High ranking in the bottom quarter of Kansas high schools for these subgroups. The school's overall statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 156th out of 324 Kansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 266th out of 318 in 2023-2024.

Nearby schools, such as Rolla Jh/High School (6-12), have outperformed Hugoton High in several academic areas, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Hugoton High to learn from and collaborate with other schools in the region to improve its own academic outcomes. Additionally, Hugoton High's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.4% to 51.68% over the past three school years, indicates that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 215 W 11th
       Hugoton, KS  67951

(620) 544-4311

District: Hugoton Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
266th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,203 Help


Feeder schools for Hugoton High:

Elementary:    Hugoton Elementary
Middle:    Hugoton Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.6%
Hispanic:
48.6%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.7% Help


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Compare Details Hugoton High ranks worse than 83.6% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hugoton High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hugoton High is $10,203.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hugoton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hugoton High 266th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Hugoton High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hugoton Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hugoton Public Schools 128th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hugoton High

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Rank History for all students at Hugoton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.95 129th 262 50.8%
2007 45.84 161st 280 42.5%
2008 30.58 211th 267 21.0%
2009 31.07 238th 291 18.2%
2010 56.67 150th 302 50.3%
2011 38.62 222nd 298 25.5%
2012 49.92 212th 317 33.1%
2013 17.57 302nd 323 6.5%
2015 28.15 279th 326 14.4%
2016 22.39 250th 313 20.1%
2017 29.23 230th 316 27.2%
2018 32.55 219th 314 30.3%
2019 25.35 267th 325 17.8%
2021 22.67 274th 320 14.4%
2022 51.94 156th 324 51.9%
2023 36.32 226th 327 30.9%
2024 22.71 266th 318 16.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hugoton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.04 37th 47 21.3%
2019 24.02 45th 49 8.2%
2024 62.78 7th 39 82.1%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Hugoton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.44 99th 115 13.9%
2024 21.98 107th 124 13.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hugoton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.14 157th 228 31.1%
2019 26.82 185th 229 19.2%
2021 24.45 173rd 213 18.8%
2022 58.28 68th 223 69.5%
2023 47.56 125th 250 50.0%
2024 33.71 186th 249 25.3%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Hugoton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.44 206th 248 16.9%
2019 28.36 196th 249 21.3%
2021 14.23 226th 250 9.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hugoton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.44 99th 115 13.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Hugoton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.92 130th 248 47.6%
2019 24.58 206th 252 18.3%
2021 36.23 181st 258 29.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hugoton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.28 74th 89 16.9%
2019 14.72 87th 92 5.4%
2021 14.86 91st 99 8.1%
2022 54.42 43rd 102 57.8%
2023 52.05 49th 110 55.5%
2024 36.98 69th 105 34.3%
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Rank History for White students at Hugoton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.30 176th 296 40.5%
2019 42.08 184th 306 39.9%
2021 37.07 209th 302 30.8%
2022 61.21 91st 307 70.4%
2023 42.86 180th 309 41.7%
2024 28.61 229th 295 22.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hugoton High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 268 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1989 233 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1990 223 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1991 243 0 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1992 238 1 0 50 1 n/a n/a 0 290
1993 249 1 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1994 233 1 1 46 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1995 267 4 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 267 4 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 241 5 0 47 2 n/a n/a 0 295
1998 261 3 2 58 1 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 240 1 3 62 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2000 229 2 4 75 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2001 246 1 2 74 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2002 222 1 2 112 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2003 222 1 2 112 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2004 212 2 1 132 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2005 198 2 3 134 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2006 190 2 2 125 0 n/a n/a 1 320
2007 178 2 4 127 0 n/a n/a 2 313
2008 186 1 5 123 1 n/a n/a 1 317
2009 180 2 1 115 2 n/a n/a 0 300
2010 171 4 1 107 3 0 4 0 290
2011 166 5 1 108 3 0 4 0 287
2012 160 5 0 127 1 0 2 0 295
2013 167 4 0 120 1 0 4 0 296
2014 139 1 2 121 3 0 5 0 271
2015 130 0 2 135 1 0 3 0 271
2016 135 0 3 138 1 0 3 0 280
2017 140 1 2 120 3 0 1 0 267
2018 155 1 2 117 3 0 2 0 280
2019 157 1 1 124 3 0 3 0 289
2020 148 2 0 124 4 0 4 0 282
2021 163 0 1 130 0 0 4 0 298
2022 169 0 2 135 1 0 5 0 312
2023 159 1 3 159 1 0 4 0 327

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hugoton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 25.0 11.2 0
1989 257 25.0 10.2 n/a
1990 263 25.4 10.3 0
1991 287 25.3 11.3 n/a
1992 290 24.8 11.6 20
1993 302 25.0 12.1 18.5
1994 281 25.3 11.1 12.1
1995 310 25.0 12.4 13.2
1996 310 25.0 12.4 13.2
1997 295 24.9 11.8 15.3
1998 325 24.6 13.2 14.5
1999 306 24.8 12.3 19.6
2000 310 18.8 16.5 23.9
2001 323 25.7 12.6 25.7
2002 338 25.9 13.1 35.2
2003 338 25.9 13.1 35.2
2004 348 25.5 13.6 33.3
2005 338 26.6 12.7 37.9
2006 320 26.7 12.0 36.7
2007 313 32.6 9.6 30.9
2008 317 27.5 11.5 37.3
2009 300 27.0 11.1 43.3
2010 290 25.3 11.4 52.1
2011 287 25.9 11.0 50.9
2012 295 27.4 10.7 58.3
2013 296 27.8 10.6 53.4
2014 271 25.7 10.5 52
2015 271 26.0 10.4 56.5
2016 280 24.0 11.6 57.5
2017 267 22.3 11.9 58.1
2018 280 24.2 11.5 53.6
2019 289 19.8 14.5 50.5
2020 282 19.2 14.6 50
2021 298 20.6 14.4 50.7
2022 312 22.5 13.8 48.4
2023 327 21.3 15.3 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hugoton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 25.0 11.2 0
1989 257 25.0 10.2 n/a
1990 263 25.4 10.3 0
1991 287 25.3 11.3 n/a
1992 290 24.8 11.6 20
1993 302 25.0 12.1 18.5
1994 281 25.3 11.1 12.1
1995 310 25.0 12.4 13.2
1996 310 25.0 12.4 13.2
1997 295 24.9 11.8 15.3
1998 325 24.6 13.2 14.5
1999 306 24.8 12.3 19.6
2000 310 18.8 16.5 23.9
2001 323 25.7 12.6 25.7
2002 338 25.9 13.1 35.2
2003 338 25.9 13.1 35.2
2004 348 25.5 13.6 33.3
2005 338 26.6 12.7 37.9
2006 320 26.7 12.0 36.7
2007 313 32.6 9.6 30.9
2008 317 27.5 11.5 37.3
2009 300 27.0 11.1 43.3
2010 290 25.3 11.4 52.1
2011 287 25.9 11.0 50.9
2012 295 27.4 10.7 58.3
2013 296 27.8 10.6 53.4
2014 271 25.7 10.5 52
2015 271 26.0 10.4 56.5
2016 280 24.0 11.6 57.5
2017 267 22.3 11.9 58.1
2018 280 24.2 11.5 53.6
2019 289 19.8 14.5 50.5
2020 282 19.2 14.6 50
2021 298 20.6 14.4 50.7
2022 312 22.5 13.8 48.4
2023 327 21.3 15.3 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hugoton High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,038 (10.2%) $9,165 (89.8%) $10,203

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hugoton High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 267th of 325 High schoolsRanks 226th of 327 High schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hugoton High)18.717.7
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Hugoton Public Schools)18.718.1
 0.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Hugoton High)11.820
 8.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Hugoton Public Schools)11.819
 7.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Hugoton High)26.624
 2.5%
   11th Grade Science (Hugoton Public Schools)26.623.2
 3.4%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students289327
 13.1%
African American11
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic124159
 28.2%
Pacific Islander00
White157159
 1.3%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%51.7%
 1.2%

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Hugoton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hugoton Elementary
Middle : Hugoton Middle

Students at Hugoton High are 49% White, 49% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Hugoton High.

Hugoton High ranks in the bottom 16.4% of Kansas high schools.


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