Serving 259 students in grades 9-12, Hesston High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Hesston High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hesston High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hesston High School is ranked #532 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Hesston High School often compared to?
Hesston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newton Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hesston High School?
The graduation rate of Hesston High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hesston High School?
259 students attend Hesston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hesston High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hesston High School?
Hesston High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hesston High School offer ?
Hesston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hesston High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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