HIAWATHA SR HIGH SCHOOL

Hiawatha Sr High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hiawatha school district, located in Hiawatha, KS with about 244 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Hiawatha Sr High has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hiawatha Senior High School, located in Hiawatha, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Hiawatha Unified School District 415. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and preparation for life after graduation. As a central pillar of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to challenge students while providing the necessary resources for them to succeed in both college and career pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hiawatha Senior High maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, encouraging student involvement in athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs. This focus on "whole-student" development is intended to build school spirit and community engagement. By leveraging its dedicated faculty and connection to the broader district resources, the high school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students to contribute positively to their community and the world beyond.

For more information, contact Hiawatha Sr High at (785) 742-3312 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 Red Hawk Drive
Hiawatha, KS 66434-2697
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HIAWATHA SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hiawatha, KS with about 244 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hiawatha
Total Students:
244
Teachers:
23.28
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 244 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HIAWATHA SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
80.3%
Two or more races
6.1%
Hispanic/Latino
6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.5%
Black or African American
2.9%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.