Best High Schools in Hugoton, KS

The city of Hugoton, Kansas is home to two high schools: Hugoton High and Hugoton Learning Academy, both serving grades 9-12 and operated by the Hugoton Public Schools district. While the schools do not stand out as exceptional performers, the data provides insights into their academic and demographic profiles.

Both Hugoton High and Hugoton Learning Academy had a 89.5% four-year graduation rate, slightly above the state average, and low dropout rates of 1.3%. However, the schools struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates of 19.5%, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Hugoton High's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics were below state and district averages, while Hugoton Learning Academy's test scores were not provided, making it difficult to compare their academic performance.

Socioeconomic factors also play a role, with Hugoton High having a high percentage of students (48.33%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage. In contrast, Hugoton Learning Academy had a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 25%. The schools also differed in their per-student spending, with Hugoton High spending $10,203 per student and Hugoton Learning Academy spending $9,509 per student.