Hays High School is a coeducational public secondary school located in Hays, Kansas operated by Unified School District 489.
Serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12, Hays High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,013 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hays High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hays High School's student population of 1,013 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,013 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1872
Colors
Black, Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Hays High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hays High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#606 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hays High School's ranking?
Hays High School is ranked #606 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Hays High School often compared to?
Hays High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victoria Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hays High School?
The graduation rate of Hays High School is 93%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hays High School?
1,013 students attend Hays High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hays High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hays High School?
Hays High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hays High School offer ?
Hays High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hays High School part of?
Hays High School is part of Hays School District.
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