Enrollment
310
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsboro, KS
Hillsboro Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200729000961
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro Middle/High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 310
- students enrolled
Hillsboro Middle/High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh · Kansas
NCES ID 200729000961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsboro Middle/High School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsboro Middle/High School
Hillsboro Middle/High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hillsboro, Kansas, enrolling 310 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 310 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 267 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #222, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hillsboro's public schools, it stands alongside Hillsboro Elem (286 students): Hillsboro Middle/High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 15.1:1).
Its district, Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh, also runs Hillsboro Elem (286 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillsboro Middle/High School compares
Hillsboro Middle/High School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 34% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Kansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$13,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Hillsboro Middle/High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh, which includes Hillsboro Middle/High School.
$13,419
Per student
-13%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 70.1%
Federal 4.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hillsboro Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Hillsboro
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Middle/High School
How many students attend Hillsboro Middle/High School?
Hillsboro Middle/High School has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillsboro, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Middle/High School is 16.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsboro Middle/High School?
28.1% of students at Hillsboro Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro Middle/High School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro Middle/High School?
Hillsboro Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Hillsboro Middle/High School a good school?
Hillsboro Middle/High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh?
Besides Hillsboro Middle/High School, Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh also operates Hillsboro Elem (286 students). See the Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh district page for the complete list.
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