Hutchinson High School vs. Nickerson High School
Should you attend Hutchinson High School or Nickerson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Nickerson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,299 students in grades 9-12, Hutchinson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 279 students in grades 9-12, Nickerson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,299 students
279 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1161 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#771 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
20-29%
Graduation Rate
86%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
325
77
Grade 10 Students
327
70
Grade 11 Students
342
77
Grade 12 Students
305
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
21%
9%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
66%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
13%
