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Hope High

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Hope High ranks 192 nd of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

192^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 42% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Hope High is a small public high school in Hope, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 27. The school is part of the Rural Vista school district, which is ranked 183 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hope High has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 17th out of 326 Kansas high schools in 2014-2015 (5-star rating) to 192nd out of 332 in 2024-2025 (2-star rating). The school's graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 87.5% to 90.5%, and its dropout rates have been inconsistent, ranging from 0.9% to 3.7%. Additionally, Hope High has struggled with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 17.1% to 42.2% in recent years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were lower than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Chapman High, which ranks among the top 12 high schools in Kansas, Hope High has generally underperformed. Chapman High has significantly higher proficiency rates in core academic areas. Hope High also serves a population with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.63% to 36.67% in recent years, which may contribute to the school's challenges. Despite having higher per-student spending than the state average, the school's performance metrics indicate that these resources may not be effectively utilized to address the specific needs of the student population.

Students ?

5.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,313

Per pupil spending ?

42.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Poplar St
Hope, KS 67451

(785) 366-7221

District: Rural Vista

Feeder schools for Hope High:

Elementary:

Hope Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

Two or more races:

6.1%

African American:

3.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 43rd percentile in 2006 → 42nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (33% vs 42% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 11 pts below the Kansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg42%

Kansas avg42%

192^nd of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 53 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Rural Vista

183^rd of 264Rural Vista 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	42.3	192 of 332	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.4	108 of 325	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	88.6	17 of 326	94.8%	★★★★★
2013	37.8	257 of 323	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	69.3	89 of 317	71.9%	★★★★☆
2011	67.5	93 of 298	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	73.9	65 of 302	78.5%	★★★★☆
2009	47.4	176 of 291	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	36.0	208 of 280	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	47.1	149 of 262	43.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2019	55.8	121 of 306	60.5%	★★★☆☆

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)

White (2019)60th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts33%-11 vs state

Mathematics33%-5 vs state

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Schools Near Hope High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)		KAP Mathematics (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 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hope High	Public	9-12	200 Poplar St	Hope	67451	Dickinson County	Rural Vista	No	No	No	No	(785) 366-7221	33	6	5.3	42.4%	29 (87.9%)	1 (3.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.1%)	42.3	192^nd of 332 public high schools	42.2%					(n/a)	33.3	33.3	33.3	33.3	$17,313	$1,424	$15,888
Herington High	Public	9-12	1401 North D	Herington	67449	Dickinson County	Herington	No	No	No	No	(785) 258-2261	141	14	10.0	66.0%	116 (82.3%)	1 (0.7%)	13 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.1%)	30.7	241^st of 332 public high schools	27.4%		61.1	104^th of 318 public high schools	67.3%	137	23.1	23.1	33.3	33.3	$19,066	$1,167	$17,899
Abilene Virtual School	Public, Virtual	7-12	1101 N. Mulberry	Abilene	67410	Dickinson County	Abilene	No	No	Yes	No	(785) 263-1922	24			16.7%	19 (79.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$5,228	$00	$5,228
Abilene High School	Public	9-12	1300 N Cedar	Abilene	67410	Dickinson County	Abilene	No	No	No	No	(785) 263-1260	443	41	10.7	43.3%	384 (86.7%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (9.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	68.4	86^th of 332 public high schools	74.1%		47.9	168^th of 318 public high schools	47.2%	82	52.6	52.6	35.0	35.0	$14,249	$1,228	$13,020
Chapman High	Public	9-12	400 W 4th	Chapman	67431	Dickinson County	Chapman	No	No	No	No	(785) 922-6561	383	28	13.7	36.3%	332 (86.7%)	4 (1.0%)	39 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	96.4	12^th of 332 public high schools	96.4%		91.5	13^th of 318 public high schools	95.9%	1	61.7	61.7	66.7	66.7	$12,414	$569	$11,846
White City High	Public	9-12	414 E Goodnow	White City	66872	Morris County	Rural Vista	No	No	No	No	(785) 349-2211	50	6	8.1	36.0%	43 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.0%)	38.7	214^th of 332 public high schools	35.5%		76.4	51^st of 318 public high schools	84.0%	163	38.5	38.5	23.1	23.1	$17,313	$1,424	$15,888

Frequently Asked Questions about Hope High

Is Hope High a good school?

Hope High ranks 192^nd of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hope High?

Students at Hope High are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Hope High?

Hope High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hope Elementary

What district is Hope High in?

Rural Vista

How many students attend Hope High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 33 students attended Hope High.

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