Hays High
#94 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#10543 of 16,910 nationally
About Hays High
Hays High is a public high located in Hays, in the Hays school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,017 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 94th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,017.
There are 6 schools in Hays; Hays High ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)33%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hays High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hays High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Roosevelt Elem
Hays · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students · 1.4 km away
Woodrow Wilson Elem
Hays · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students · 3.0 km away
Lincoln Elem
Hays · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students · 3.1 km away
Hays Middle School
Hays · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students · 3.2 km away
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem
Hays · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students · 3.7 km away
Victoria Elementary
Victoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
153 students · 13 km away
Victoria Junior-Senior High School
Victoria · Public high · Grades 7–12
110 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Andover High
Andover · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,018 students
Valley Center High
Valley Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,011 students
Pittsburg High
Pittsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students
Eisenhower High School
Goddard · Public high · Grades 9–12
991 students
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,045 students
Salina High South
Salina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,046 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hays High a good school?
Hays High has a Success Index (US) of 41.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #94 of 296 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hays High rank in Kansas?
Hays High ranks #94 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #10543 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hays High?
Hays High had 1,017 students in 2025.
Is Hays High a elementary school or a high school?
Hays High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hays High?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Hays High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.