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Hiawatha Senior High

Summary:

Hiawatha Senior High is a public high school in Hiawatha, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 267 students. The school is part of the Hiawatha District, which is ranked 141 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Hiawatha Senior High has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 16.66% in ELA, 10.76% in Math, and 26.77% in Science, while the state averages were 27.57%, 21.31%, and 27.37%, respectively. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with a high ranking of 65 out of 326 Kansas high schools in the 2014-2015 school year, but a low ranking of 256 out of 318 in the current 2023-2024 school year. Hiawatha Senior High has shown varying performance across different student subgroups, with female and special education students performing relatively well, but white and low socioeconomic status students struggling.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Doniphan West Junior/Senior High School and Sabetha High School, Hiawatha Senior High generally underperforms in academic measures, such as standardized test scores and statewide rankings. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.02% to 50.36% over the past three school years, indicating a significant portion of the student population comes from low-income families. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's unique demographic and socioeconomic factors, as well as the implementation of targeted interventions and support programs to improve student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 Red Hawk Drive
       Hiawatha, KS  66434

(785) 742-3312

District: Hiawatha

SchoolDigger Rank:
256th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,135 Help


Feeder schools for Hiawatha Senior High:

Elementary:    Hiawatha Elementary
Middle:    Hiawatha Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  261

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.5%
Hispanic:
10.7%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hiawatha Senior High ranks worse than 80.5% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hiawatha Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.5%), Hispanic (10.7%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hiawatha Senior High is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hiawatha Senior High is $13,135.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hiawatha Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hiawatha Senior High 256th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Hiawatha Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Hiawatha:

SchoolDigger ranks Hiawatha 141st of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hiawatha Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Hiawatha Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.54 106th 262 59.5%
2007 57.65 128th 280 54.3%
2008 75.14 60th 267 77.5%
2009 58.63 135th 291 53.6%
2010 60.36 130th 302 57.0%
2011 76.52 52nd 298 82.6%
2012 70.16 81st 317 74.4%
2013 55.35 170th 323 47.4%
2015 72.84 65th 326 80.1%
2016 61.37 107th 313 65.8%
2017 40.78 184th 316 41.8%
2018 50.74 145th 314 53.8%
2019 72.02 71st 325 78.2%
2021 63.39 95th 320 70.3%
2022 45.96 182nd 324 43.8%
2023 43.47 183rd 327 44.0%
2024 27.12 256th 318 19.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hiawatha Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.43 103rd 111 7.2%
2021 69.32 21st 115 81.7%
2023 67.29 24th 122 80.3%
2024 47.62 50th 124 59.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hiawatha Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.26 141st 228 38.2%
2019 48.98 104th 229 54.6%
2021 49.51 103rd 213 51.6%
2022 21.82 195th 223 12.6%
2023 54.92 93rd 250 62.8%
2024 34.74 179th 249 28.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Hiawatha Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.79 125th 248 49.6%
2019 72.15 56th 249 77.5%
2021 64.86 71st 250 71.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hiawatha Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.43 103rd 111 7.2%
2021 69.32 21st 115 81.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Hiawatha Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.87 120th 248 51.6%
2019 64.23 74th 252 70.6%
2021 58.51 93rd 258 64.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hiawatha Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.39 154th 296 48.0%
2019 72.37 60th 306 80.4%
2021 68.11 67th 302 77.8%
2022 53.96 129th 307 58.0%
2023 40.63 188th 309 39.2%
2024 21.01 258th 295 12.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hiawatha Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 262 7 2 9 15 n/a n/a 0 295
1989 266 8 2 14 8 n/a n/a 0 298
1990 300 8 0 9 11 n/a n/a 0 328
1991 307 9 1 4 13 n/a n/a 0 334
1992 312 9 0 6 11 n/a n/a 0 338
1993 341 5 2 3 17 n/a n/a 0 368
1994 377 6 1 3 13 n/a n/a 0 400
1995 382 8 3 1 26 n/a n/a 0 420
1996 382 8 3 1 26 n/a n/a 0 420
1997 389 10 2 6 23 n/a n/a 0 430
1998 354 18 2 9 12 n/a n/a 0 395
1999 350 20 1 8 20 n/a n/a 0 399
2000 318 11 1 9 23 n/a n/a 0 362
2001 331 15 1 8 23 n/a n/a 0 378
2002 318 16 4 9 29 n/a n/a 0 376
2003 318 16 4 9 29 n/a n/a 0 376
2004 311 21 1 9 28 n/a n/a 1 371
2005 272 19 1 6 37 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 268 15 3 7 31 n/a n/a 1 325
2007 254 14 2 3 28 n/a n/a 1 302
2008 256 8 1 5 34 n/a n/a 2 306
2009 245 8 0 10 31 n/a n/a 0 294
2010 217 10 0 12 18 0 14 0 271
2011 213 11 0 14 18 0 15 0 271
2012 214 9 0 11 15 0 18 0 267
2013 193 9 1 8 18 0 20 0 249
2014 201 6 1 8 9 0 17 0 242
2015 194 6 1 13 13 0 19 0 246
2016 198 5 2 9 13 0 18 0 245
2017 206 6 0 14 12 0 13 0 251
2018 196 7 0 15 11 0 15 0 244
2019 211 5 0 21 7 0 20 0 264
2020 218 9 1 20 8 0 20 0 276
2021 208 9 0 20 13 0 21 0 271
2022 204 7 0 22 17 0 24 0 274
2023 201 5 0 22 17 0 22 0 267
2024 197 2 1 28 12 0 21 0 261

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hiawatha Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 295 22.0 13.4 0
1989 298 24.0 12.4 n/a
1990 328 23.1 14.1 0
1991 334 23.0 14.5 n/a
1992 338 23.5 14.3 24
1993 368 24.9 14.8 19.6
1994 400 25.5 15.7 19.3
1995 420 27.0 15.6 30.7
1996 420 27.0 15.6 30.7
1997 430 27.4 15.7 32.3
1998 395 27.5 14.4 34.9
1999 399 26.9 14.8 30.6
2000 362 26.6 13.6 32
2001 378 25.9 14.6 28.3
2002 376 25.6 14.7 31.9
2003 376 25.6 14.7 31.9
2004 371 25.7 14.4 32.4
2005 335 25.6 13.1 34.6
2006 325 24.9 13.1 33
2007 302 28.9 10.4 34.9
2008 306 24.3 12.6 37.2
2009 294 22.4 13.1 40.5
2010 271 20.3 13.3 48.3
2011 271 21.3 12.7 41.7
2012 267 28.6 9.3 44.9
2013 249 28.5 8.7 48.2
2014 242 27.6 8.7 44.2
2015 246 28.0 8.7 48.8
2016 245 27.0 9.0 49
2017 251 23.2 10.7 42.6
2018 244 23.2 10.4 45.9
2019 264 22.7 11.5 38.6
2020 276 23.7 11.6 40.6
2021 271 18.4 14.7 45
2022 274 19.6 13.9 50.4
2023 267 21.6 12.3 46.8
2024 261 18.6 14.0 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hiawatha Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 295 22.0 13.4 0
1989 298 24.0 12.4 n/a
1990 328 23.1 14.1 0
1991 334 23.0 14.5 n/a
1992 338 23.5 14.3 24
1993 368 24.9 14.8 19.6
1994 400 25.5 15.7 19.3
1995 420 27.0 15.6 30.7
1996 420 27.0 15.6 30.7
1997 430 27.4 15.7 32.3
1998 395 27.5 14.4 34.9
1999 399 26.9 14.8 30.6
2000 362 26.6 13.6 32
2001 378 25.9 14.6 28.3
2002 376 25.6 14.7 31.9
2003 376 25.6 14.7 31.9
2004 371 25.7 14.4 32.4
2005 335 25.6 13.1 34.6
2006 325 24.9 13.1 33
2007 302 28.9 10.4 34.9
2008 306 24.3 12.6 37.2
2009 294 22.4 13.1 40.5
2010 271 20.3 13.3 48.3
2011 271 21.3 12.7 41.7
2012 267 28.6 9.3 44.9
2013 249 28.5 8.7 48.2
2014 242 27.6 8.7 44.2
2015 246 28.0 8.7 48.8
2016 245 27.0 9.0 49
2017 251 23.2 10.7 42.6
2018 244 23.2 10.4 45.9
2019 264 22.7 11.5 38.6
2020 276 23.7 11.6 40.6
2021 271 18.4 14.7 45
2022 274 19.6 13.9 50.4
2023 267 21.6 12.3 46.8
2024 261 18.6 14.0 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hiawatha Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $438 (3.3%) $12,697 (96.7%) $13,135

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hiawatha Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 71st of 325 High schoolsRanks 183rd of 327 High schools
 34.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hiawatha Senior High)30.616.4
 14.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Hiawatha)30.616.4
 14.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Hiawatha Senior High)30.620
 10.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Hiawatha)30.620
 10.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Hiawatha Senior High)43.132.2
 10.9%
   11th Grade Science (Hiawatha)43.132.2
 10.9%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students264267
 1.1%
African American55
American Indian717
 142.9%
Asian00
Hispanic2122
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White211201
 4.7%
Two or More Races2022
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.6%46.8%
 8.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hiawatha Senior High

Students at Hiawatha Senior High are 75% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% American Indian.

Hiawatha Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hiawatha Elementary
Middle : Hiawatha Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 261 students attended Hiawatha Senior High.

Hiawatha Senior High ranks in the bottom 19.5% of Kansas high schools.


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