- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hugoton, KS
Hugoton High
Federal NCES profile for Hugoton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200756000057
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hugoton High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hugoton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hugoton High has class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hugoton High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hugoton, KS.
School address
District: Hugoton Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200756000057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hugoton High held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 200756000057 · Hugoton, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 15.1:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hugoton Elem (511 students)
Hugoton High held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hugoton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hugoton Elem
Hugoton Elem
511 students
- This school
Hugoton High
317 students
- Hugoton Middle 161
Hugoton Middle
161 students
- Hugoton Learni 29
Hugoton Learning Academy
29 students
What this shows Hugoton High reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hugoton High compares
Hugoton High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 0% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Kansas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$14,726
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%
White 42.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Hugoton High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hugoton Public Schools reports $14,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hugoton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugoton Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hugoton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hugoton Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hugoton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hugoton High
How many students attend Hugoton High?
Hugoton High has 317 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hugoton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugoton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugoton High is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hugoton High?
42.5% of students at Hugoton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hugoton High?
The largest demographic group at Hugoton High is Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment, in Hugoton, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hugoton High?
Hugoton High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hugoton High rank among public schools in Hugoton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hugoton High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hugoton, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hugoton Public Schools?
Besides Hugoton High, Hugoton Public Schools also operates Hugoton Elem (511 students), Hugoton Middle (161 students), and Hugoton Learning Academy (29 students). See the Hugoton Public Schools district page for the complete list.