Summary:
Hutchinson Public Schools operates a single high school, Hutchinson High School, which serves students in grades 9-12 in the city of Hutchinson, Kansas. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it consistently underperforms compared to state averages on key metrics like academic proficiency, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
Hutchinson High School has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 221 and 257 out of 327-332 Kansas high schools over the past few years, with a current ranking of 238 out of 332 schools. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state averages, and its 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% is slightly below the state average. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% is higher than the state average.
The data suggests that Hutchinson High School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds, as indicated by the high percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these issues and improving the school's performance in key areas could be crucial in better serving the Hutchinson community.
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