Serving 177 students in grades 7-12, Hill City Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hill City Junior-senior High School's student population of 177 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hill City Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill City Junior-senior High School is 0.22, 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
#1114 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hill City Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Hill City Junior-senior High School is ranked #1114 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hill City Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hill City Junior-senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hill City Junior-senior High School?
177 students attend Hill City Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hill City Junior-senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hill City Junior-senior High School?
Hill City Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hill City Junior-senior High School offer ?
Hill City Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hill City Junior-senior High School part of?
Hill City Junior-senior High School is part of Graham County School District.
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