Serving 261 students in grades 9-12, Hiawatha Sr 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hiawatha Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hiawatha Sr High School's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hiawatha Sr 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 Hiawatha Sr High School is 0.42, 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
#888 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiawatha Sr High School's ranking?
Hiawatha Sr High School is ranked #888 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Hiawatha Sr High School often compared to?
Hiawatha Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horton High School, Kickapoo Nation School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hiawatha Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Hiawatha Sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hiawatha Sr High School?
261 students attend Hiawatha Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hiawatha Sr High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hiawatha Sr High School?
Hiawatha Sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hiawatha Sr High School offer ?
Hiawatha Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hiawatha Sr High School part of?
Hiawatha Sr High School is part of Hiawatha School District.
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