Top Rankings
Hugoton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,029 students in Hugoton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Hugoton School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
1,029 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hugoton School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
574 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
21%
# Black Students
3 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
430 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
42%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
68
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
62
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
73
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
85
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
78
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
7
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,488 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,980 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,488
$16,113
Spending / Student
$13,980
$17,019
Best Hugoton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hugoton Learning Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 W 11th St
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 428-6374
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 428-6374
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Hugoton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 E 6th
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4376
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4376
Grades: PK-6
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
Hugoton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 W 11th
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4311
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4311
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Hugoton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 W 11th
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4341
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-4341
Grades: 7-8
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hugoton School District?
Hugoton School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,029 students.
What is the rank of Hugoton School District?
Hugoton School District is ranked #127 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hugoton School District?
56% of Hugoton School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hugoton School District?
Hugoton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Hugoton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,980 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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