Hiawatha Sr High

Hiawatha
600 Red Hawk Drive
Hiawatha, KS 66434
264 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hiawatha Senior High School, located in Hiawatha, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Hiawatha Unified School District 415. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and preparation for life after graduation. As a central pillar of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to challenge students while providing the necessary resources for them to succeed in both college and career pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hiawatha Senior High maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, encouraging student involvement in athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs. This focus on "whole-student" development is intended to build school spirit and community engagement. By leveraging its dedicated faculty and connection to the broader district resources, the high school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students to contribute positively to their community and the world beyond.
264
Total Students
26.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    202 (76.5%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (9.5%)
  • Two or More
    20 (7.6%)
  • American Indian
    13 (4.9%)
  • Black
    2 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hiawatha
Phone: (785)742-3312
Website: http://www.hiawathaschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 104
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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 68
Grade 10 68
Grade 11 67
Grade 12 58
Ungraded 3
Gender Ratio