- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hays, KS
Hays High
Federal NCES profile for Hays High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200702001322
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hays High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Hays · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hays High has class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hays High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Hays, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Hays High grew from 959 students in 2022-23 to 1,013 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 200702001322 · Hays, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,017 enr · 24.8:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hays Middle School (726 students)
Hays High grew from 959 students in 2022-23 to 1,013 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hays High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hays High
1,017 students
- Hays Middle Sc
Hays Middle School
726 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem
420 students
- Kathryn O'loug 371
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem
371 students
- Woodrow Wilson 364
Woodrow Wilson Elem
364 students
- Lincoln Elem 274
Lincoln Elem
274 students
What this shows Hays High reports 1,017 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hays High compares
Hays High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 80% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 28% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,017
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 98% in Kansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Hays High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays reports $15,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hays High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hays High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,017 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hays High
How many students attend Hays High?
Hays High has 1,017 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hays, KS. CCD year-over-year: 959 (2022-23) → 1,013 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hays High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hays High is 24.8:1, which is 80% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hays High?
30.6% of students at Hays High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hays High?
The largest demographic group at Hays High is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Hays, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hays High?
Hays High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hays High rank among public schools in Hays?
By Resource Investment Index, Hays High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Hays, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hays on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays?
Besides Hays High, Hays also operates Hays Middle School (726 students), Roosevelt Elem (420 students), and Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem (371 students). See the Hays district page for the complete list.