At a glance
Reported students
1,214
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
95.57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 369 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
305.5
Hutchinson High School: 1,214 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 11:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,141
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Hutchinson High School
Hutchinson High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hutchinson. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Hutchinson Public Schools. NCES reports 1,214 students for 2024–25.
Among 369 high schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 183 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, above the Kansas median of 11:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.6%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hutchinson High School
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 95.57 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.2%
- Hispanic23.6%
- Black3.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hutchinson Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Morgan Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
388 reported students
McCandless Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
346 reported students
Wiley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
322 reported students
Graber Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
311 reported students
Hutchinson Virtual School
Other · Grades KG–12
300 reported students
Hutchinson Middle School 7
Middle · Grades 07–08
284 reported students
Public schools near Hutchinson High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Virtual School Other · Hutchinson Public Schools | KG–12 | 300 | 0.2 mi |
| Graber Elementary Elementary · Hutchinson Public Schools | PK–06 | 311 | 0.3 mi |
| McCandless Elementary Elementary · Hutchinson Public Schools | PK–06 | 346 | 0.5 mi |
| Faris Elementary Elementary · Hutchinson Public Schools | PK–08 | 279 | 0.7 mi |
| Ad Astra Alternative Academy High · Buhler | 07–12 | 11 | 1.6 mi |
| Buhler High High · Buhler | 09–12 | 674 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hutchinson High School
What grades does Hutchinson High School serve?
Hutchinson High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hutchinson Public Schools.
How many students attend Hutchinson High School?
Hutchinson High School reported 1,214 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 369 Kansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,141 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hutchinson High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 1,214 students and 95.57 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 11:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hutchinson High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hutchinson High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hutchinson Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hutchinson High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hutchinson High School in?
Hutchinson High School is part of Hutchinson Public Schools, based in Hutchinson, KS, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hutchinson High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hutchinson Virtual School (0.2 mi), Graber Elementary (0.3 mi), McCandless Elementary (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.