Hays High

Hays
2300 E 13th
Hays, KS 67601
1,017 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hays High School, located at 2300 E 13th Street in Hays, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Hays USD 489 school district. As the home of the "Indians," the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with vocational and technical training opportunities. The school prides itself on a culture that emphasizes student achievement, leadership, and personal growth, preparing its graduates for a wide variety of post-secondary pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hays High maintains a robust extracurricular program that serves as a cornerstone of school spirit and community engagement. Students have access to a diverse array of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and academic clubs that encourage teamwork and extracurricular excellence. By blending a long-standing tradition of local pride with modern educational practices, Hays High School functions as a vital institution dedicated to cultivating well-rounded citizens who are equipped to succeed in their future endeavors.
1,017
Total Students
63.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    811 (79.7%)
  • Hispanic
    129 (12.7%)
  • Two or More
    49 (4.8%)
  • Black
    21 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hays
Phone: (785)623-2600
Website: http://www.hayshighindians.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,017
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 334
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 87

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 247
Grade 10 279
Grade 11 248
Grade 12 243
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Victoria Junior-Senior High School
Victoria
110 Students
1107 10th St.
Victoria, KS 67671 (8.2 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th