Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, Hope High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope High School's student population of 25 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hope High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope High School?
The graduation rate of Hope High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hope High School?
25 students attend Hope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Hope High School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope High School?
Hope High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hope High School offer ?
Hope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hope High School part of?
Hope High School is part of Rural Vista School District.
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