What grades does Hays High serve?

Hays High is a High school serving students in Hays, KS. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Hays High located?

Hays High is located at Hays, KS in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hays High?

Hays High has a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1.

What schools are in Hays, KS?

Hays, KS is served by the local school district. Hays High is one of the High schools in the area.

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Hays High — School Calendar 2026-27

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Hays, KS 67601

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Mon

No School Teacher InserviceStaff DayDistrict-wide

Sep

Sat

ACT TestingexamDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

No School Teacher Inservice Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Parent/Teacher Conferences Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

Parent/Teacher Conferences Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

No School - Fall RecessBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,013

Student:Teacher

19.5:1

Locale

Town

District

Hays

Econ. Disadvantaged

40.9%

Phone

(785)623-2600

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

37%

56th percentile in KS

Math Proficiency

32%

63th percentile in KS

Graduation Rate

88%

Chronic Absenteeism

15.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

5 courses offered

105 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

34 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

254 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

320 test takers

Athletics

4 sports, 4 teams

500 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.7:1

Worse than average in KS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

800

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

57.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,605

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,070

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$19,575

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 44%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.4%

Below 150% poverty line

3.1%

Unemployment rate

6.3%

Uninsured residents

5.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

635

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

581

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

57%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

231 (40%)

Speech/Language Impairment

75 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

62 (11%)

Autism

47 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

29 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,017

Current enrollment

Stable(+8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 14, 2026

No School Teacher Inservice

Staff Day

Sat, Sep 19, 2026

ACT Testing

exam

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

No School Teacher Inservice

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Hays. Hays High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	No School Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Sat, Sep 19, 2026	ACT TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	No School Teacher Inservice District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences District-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	No School - Fall RecessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	No School - Fall RecessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	No School - Teacher Inservice District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	No School - Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No School - Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	No School - Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	No School - Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School - Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	No School - Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	No School - Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—