Hesston High

hs.hesstonschools.org/o/hhs

272 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hesston High School, located in Hesston, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As part of the Hesston Unified School District 460, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school community emphasizes personal growth, character development, and active student engagement, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to both academic excellence and community spirit. In addition to a robust core curriculum, Hesston High provides students with diverse elective options, including vocational and fine arts programs, alongside a competitive athletics program. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and community collaboration, the school plays a central role in the town of Hesston, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue their unique interests and achieve their full potential.

272

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hesston High
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	27
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
232 (85.3 %)
Hispanic
27 (9.9 %)
Two or More
8 (2.9 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Hesston
Phone:	(620)327-7122
Website:	http://hs.hesstonschools.org/o/hhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 70

Grade 10 64

Grade 11 55

Grade 12 83