- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hutchinson, KS
Hutchinson High School
Federal NCES profile for Hutchinson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200762000544
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hutchinson High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #6 of 15
- public schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hutchinson High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson High School ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Hutchinson, KS.
School address
District: Hutchinson Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200762000544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hutchinson High School held near 1,283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 109.3 → 105.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 200762000544 · Hutchinson, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,214 enr · 11.1:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgan Elementary (388 students)
Hutchinson High School held near 1,283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 109.3 → 105.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hutchinson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hutchinson High School
1,214 students
- Morgan Element 388
Morgan Elementary
388 students
- Mccandless Ele 346
Mccandless Elementary
346 students
- Wiley Elementa 322
Wiley Elementary
322 students
- Graber Element 311
Graber Elementary
311 students
- Hutchinson Vir 300
Hutchinson Virtual School
300 students
What this shows Hutchinson High School reports 1,214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hutchinson High School compares
Hutchinson 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 22% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,214 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,214
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Kansas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$15,236
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 45 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Hutchinson High School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hutchinson Public Schools reports $15,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hutchinson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccandless Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Graber Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hutchinson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- 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 (~1,214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hutchinson High School
How many students attend Hutchinson High School?
Hutchinson High School has 1,214 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hutchinson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,299 (2022-23) → 1,283 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson High School is 11.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 29% 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 Hutchinson High School?
51.9% of students at Hutchinson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hutchinson High School?
The largest demographic group at Hutchinson High School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hutchinson High School?
Hutchinson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hutchinson High School rank among public schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson High School ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Hutchinson, 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 Hutchinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Hutchinson Public Schools?
Besides Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson Public Schools also operates Morgan Elementary (388 students), Mccandless Elementary (346 students), and Wiley Elementary (322 students). See the Hutchinson Public Schools district page for the complete list.