- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · Humboldt, KS
Humboldt High School
Federal NCES profile for Humboldt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200759000247
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Humboldt High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Humboldt · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Humboldt High School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Humboldt High School held near 183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 200759000247 · Humboldt, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 13.5:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Humboldt Virtual Education (351 students)
Humboldt High School held near 183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Humboldt High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Humboldt Virtu
Humboldt Virtual Education
351 students
- Humboldt Eleme
Humboldt Elementary School
342 students
- This school
Humboldt High School
176 students
- Humboldt Middl
Humboldt Middle School
144 students
What this shows Humboldt High School reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Humboldt High School compares
Humboldt High School 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 3% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Kansas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$10,798
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Humboldt High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Humboldt reports $10,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Humboldt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Virtual Education | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Humboldt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Humboldt Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Humboldt High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Humboldt High School
How many students attend Humboldt High School?
Humboldt High School has 176 students enrolled. It is a high school in Humboldt, KS. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Humboldt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Humboldt High School is 13.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Humboldt High School?
41.6% of students at Humboldt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Humboldt High School?
The largest demographic group at Humboldt High School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Humboldt, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Humboldt High School?
Humboldt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Humboldt High School rank among public schools in Humboldt?
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, 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 Humboldt?
Besides Humboldt High School, Humboldt also operates Humboldt Virtual Education (351 students), Humboldt Elementary School (342 students), and Humboldt Middle School (144 students). See the Humboldt district page for the complete list.