Hill City Junior-Senior High

Graham County
1 Ringneck Drive
Hill City, KS 67642
196 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Hill City Junior-Senior High, located at #1 Ringneck Drive in Hill City, Kansas, serves as the educational hub for students in grades 7 through 12 within the Unified School District 281. As a small-town institution, the school plays a central role in the local community, fostering an environment where students receive individualized attention due to smaller class sizes. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for both collegiate pursuits and career readiness, balancing core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The school is a source of community pride, particularly through its athletic programs, which compete under the "Ringnecks" mascot. Beyond sports, Hill City Junior-Senior High encourages participation in various clubs, arts, and leadership activities, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals. By blending traditional academic values with modern educational resources, the school maintains a commitment to helping its students succeed within the context of the Graham County region and beyond.
196
Total Students
13.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    177 (90.3 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (5.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (4.1 %)
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: Graham County
Phone: (785)421-2117
Website: http://www.usd281.com
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 65
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 7 36
Grade 8 33
Grade 9 34
Grade 10 25
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 33
Gender Ratio