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Hesston High

Q: Is Hesston High a good school?

Hesston High ranks 69 th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

69^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 79% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Hesston High is a public high school located in Hesston, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 259. The school is part of the Hesston District, which is ranked 11th out of 264 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hesston High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Kansas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly higher than the state averages. The school's performance is particularly strong in the female student and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking 5th and 21st in the state, respectively, in 2020-2021. Hesston High also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.1% to 96.4% over the past few years, and very low dropout rates, significantly better than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Buhler High, Canton-Galva Junior/Senior High, and Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High, Hesston High outperforms them in academic performance, graduation rates, and other key metrics. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14 may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

274

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,371

Per pupil spending ?

23.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062

(620) 327-7122

District: Hesston

Feeder schools for Hesston High:

Elementary:	Hesston Elementary
Middle:	Hesston Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 67th percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Kansas high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Kansas average (90%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg62%

Kansas avg42%

69^th of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 264Hesston among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	74.7	69 of 332	79.2%	★★★★☆
2024	82.4	37 of 318	88.4%	★★★★☆
2023	73.1	59 of 327	82.0%	★★★★☆
2022	74.9	57 of 324	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	91.5	12 of 320	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	90.4	12 of 325	96.3%	★★★★★
2018	90.0	19 of 314	93.9%	★★★★★
2017	85.4	42 of 316	86.7%	★★★★☆
2016	83.8	43 of 313	86.3%	★★★★☆
2015	64.0	108 of 326	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	77.8	36 of 323	88.9%	★★★★☆
2012	75.0	40 of 317	87.4%	★★★★☆
2011	79.2	35 of 298	88.3%	★★★★☆
2010	81.7	24 of 302	92.1%	★★★★★
2009	80.2	30 of 291	89.7%	★★★★★
2008	84.9	17 of 267	93.6%	★★★★★
2007	81.2	35 of 280	87.5%	★★★★☆
2006	69.5	68 of 262	74.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	93.3	5 of 250	98.0%	★★★★★
2019	85.0	19 of 249	92.4%	★★★★★
2018	89.7	20 of 248	91.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	87.2	21 of 246	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	94.9	5 of 249	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	74.8	34 of 250	86.4%	★★★★☆
2021	88.0	10 of 213	95.3%	★★★★★
2019	72.0	41 of 229	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	89.8	14 of 228	93.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	81.2	33 of 258	87.2%	★★★★☆
2019	92.7	10 of 252	96.0%	★★★★★
2018	86.8	29 of 248	88.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	43.6	53 of 125	57.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	67.3	91 of 306	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	80.8	33 of 295	88.8%	★★★★☆
2023	73.5	56 of 309	81.9%	★★★★☆
2022	72.8	61 of 307	80.1%	★★★★☆
2021	90.9	11 of 302	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	88.0	14 of 306	95.4%	★★★★★
2018	83.9	31 of 296	89.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2021)98th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)91st percentile+12 vs school

Male (2021)87th percentile-9 vs school

White (2025)70th percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2025)58th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts51%+7 vs state

Mathematics42%+3 vs state

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Schools Near Hesston High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hesston High	Public	9-12	200 N Ridge Road	Hesston	67062	Harvey County	Hesston	No	No	No	No	(620) 327-7122	274	23	11.7	23.7%	241 (88.0%)	3 (1.1%)	18 (6.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	74.7	69^th of 332 public high schools	79.2%		82.4	37^th of 318 public high schools	88.4%	32				51.2	51.2				41.7	41.7			$11,371	$623	$10,748
Moundridge High	Public	9-12	526 E. Cole	Moundridge	67107	McPherson County	Moundridge	No	No	No	No	(620) 345-5500	160	13	12.1	35.0%	144 (90.0%)	3 (1.9%)	10 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	90.3	27^th of 332 public high schools	91.9%		63.8	90^th of 318 public high schools	71.7%	63				52.2	52.2				63.0	63.0			$11,895	$946	$10,950
Newton Senior High	Public	9-12	900 West 12th	Newton	67114	Harvey County	Newton	No	No	No	No	(316) 284-6280	932	75	12.5	51.7%	557 (59.8%)	15 (1.6%)	279 (29.9%)	15 (1.6%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.5%)	17.8	281^st of 332 public high schools	15.4%		40.7	200^th of 318 public high schools	37.1%	81				26.8	26.8				16.2	16.2			$14,421	$1,852	$12,569
Opportunity Academy	Public	6-12	900 West Broadway	Newton	67114	Harvey County	Newton	No	No	No	No	(316) 284-6590	53	5	11.3	84.9%	34 (64.2%)	2 (3.8%)	14 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.7%)	4.1	325^th of 332 public high schools	2.1%		3.9	309^th of 318 public high schools	2.8%	16				12.5	14.3				6.3	9.5			$18,581	$4,169	$14,412
Goessel High	Public	6-12	100 E Main	Goessel	67053	Marion County	Goessel	No	No	No	No	(620) 367-2242	154	17	9.2	24.0%	139 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	75.5	67^th of 332 public high schools	79.8%		50.6	155^th of 318 public high schools	51.3%	88	36.8	69.6	45.8	43.5	49.4	10.5	34.8	41.7	52.2	35.9	41.7	41.7	$16,961	$1,255	$15,706
Halstead High	Public	9-12	521 West 6th Street	Halstead	67056	Harvey County	Halstead	No	No	No	No	(316) 835-2682	240	22	10.7	39.2%	200 (83.3%)	3 (1.3%)	30 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	71.7	75^th of 332 public high schools	77.4%		57.1	116^th of 318 public high schools	63.5%	41				46.3	46.3				43.6	43.6			$15,320	$823	$14,496
Sedgwick High	Public	7-12	400 W 4th St	Sedgwick	67135	Harvey County	Sedgwick Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(316) 772-5783	238	22	10.9	36.1%	192 (80.7%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.0%)	55.8	130^th of 332 public high schools	60.8%		66.1	81^st of 318 public high schools	74.5%	49		40.0	38.9	40.5	39.8		27.5	38.9	36.1	33.9	55.6	55.6	$15,789	$622	$15,167
Burrton Middle School/High School	Public	7-12	105 E Lincoln	Burrton	67020	Harvey County	Burrton	No	No	No	No	(620) 463-3860	46	6	7.2	69.6%	39 (84.8%)	3 (6.5%)	4 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					25.0					35.0			$21,589	$70	$21,519
Canton-Galva Junior/Senior High	Public	6-12	506 S. Kansas	Canton	67428	McPherson County	Canton-Galva	No	No	No	No	(620) 628-4401	174	14	12.7	36.8%	150 (86.2%)	2 (1.1%)	16 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	26.3	255^th of 332 public high schools	23.2%		20.6	277^th of 318 public high schools	12.9%	22	31.6	40.0	33.3	21.7	31.5	15.8	30.0	37.0	30.4	29.2	22.2	22.2	$14,783	$853	$13,930
Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	810 Sycamore Street	Peabody	66866	Marion County	Peabody-Burns	No	No	No	No	(620) 983-2196	102	15	6.9	51.0%	85 (83.3%)	1 (1.0%)	9 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.9%)	13.9	298^th of 332 public high schools	10.2%		5.7	308^th of 318 public high schools	3.1%	10	23.1	25.0	26.7	25.0	25.0	7.7	33.3	26.7	12.5	19.6	13.3	13.3	$21,323	$2,218	$19,105

Frequently Asked Questions about Hesston High

Is Hesston High a good school?

Hesston High ranks 69^th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hesston High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 274 students attended Hesston High.

What is the racial makeup of Hesston High?

Students at Hesston High are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Hesston High?

Hesston High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hesston Elementary
Middle : Hesston Middle

What district is Hesston High in?

Hesston

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