Summary:
Hesston, Kansas is home to a single high school, Hesston High, which has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance and resource allocation. As a standout institution within the Hesston school district and the state of Kansas, Hesston High ranks 37th out of 318 high schools statewide, placing it in the top 12% of schools.
Hesston High's academic excellence is evident in its students' proficiency rates, which exceed the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across multiple grade levels. In 2023-2024, 41.26% of 10th graders were proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to state averages of 27.57% and 21.31% respectively. The school's all-grade proficiency rates were even stronger, with 48.83% in ELA and 56.77% in Math, well above the Kansas averages.
The school's strong performance is further supported by its resource allocation, with a higher per-student spending of $10,484 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Additionally, Hesston High has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 school years, indicating consistently strong performance and a commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students.
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