Halstead High

www.usd440.com

240 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Halstead High School, located at 521 West 6th Street in Halstead, Kansas, serves as a central educational institution within the USD 440 school district. As a small-town high school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular involvement, and community connection. The school is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce, by offering a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and essential life skills.

Beyond its academic offerings, Halstead High School plays a vital role in the local community through its various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations. These activities encourage school spirit and personal development, helping students build well-rounded experiences during their formative years. For those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events, the official website at [www.usd440.com](http://www.usd440.com) serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community members.

240

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Halstead High
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	27
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

White
194 (80.8 %)
Hispanic
27 (11.3 %)
Two or More
10 (4.2 %)
Black
3 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Halstead
Phone:	(316)835-2682
Website:	http://www.usd440.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 69

Grade 10 60

Grade 11 61

Grade 12 50