Enrollment
317
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200756000057
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hugoton · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hugoton High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hugoton High
Hugoton High is a mid-sized high school in Hugoton, Kansas, enrolling 317 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.5% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 317 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 311 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #221, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (43%) (diversity index 51/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hugoton Public Schools also operates Hugoton Elem (511 students) and Hugoton Middle (161 students) alongside Hugoton High.
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 Hugoton High compares
Hugoton High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,539
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hugoton Public Schools, which includes Hugoton High.
$13,539
Per student
-13%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 63.4%
Federal 6.6%
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 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
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high 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 (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hugoton on the city page.
Is Hugoton High a good school?
Hugoton High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 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.
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