What grades does Hill City Junior-Senior High serve?

Hill City Junior-Senior High is a High school serving students in Hill City, KS. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Hill City Junior-Senior High located?

Hill City Junior-Senior High is located at Hill City, KS in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill City Junior-Senior High?

Hill City Junior-Senior High has a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What schools are in Hill City, KS?

Hill City, KS is served by the local school district. Hill City Junior-Senior High is one of the High schools in the area.

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Hill City Junior-Senior High — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Hill City, Kansas|Graham County

Hill City, KS 67642

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Mon

First Day of Sports PracticeEvent

Aug

Mon

First Day of Sports PracticeEvent

Aug

Thu

Beginning Band NightEvent

6th grade students are invited to a beginning band night to learn more about band and instruments. Ernie Williamson Music will be there to help with all your music needs.  Students and parents can bring instruments that need to be repaired or find a new one.  All instrument accessories will be available for purchase that night.  If you have any questions, call the grade school or email heatherburmeister@usd281apps.com.

Aug

Thu

Beginning Band NightEvent

Aug

Sun

FCCLA Take AimEvent

Aug

Sun

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School Profile

Grades

7–12

Enrollment

177

Student:Teacher

13.6:1

Locale

Rural

District

Graham County

Econ. Disadvantaged

42.9%

Phone

(785)421-2117

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

20-24%

Math Proficiency

10-14%

Graduation Rate

80-89%

Chronic Absenteeism

17.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

5 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

11 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

30 test takers

Athletics

10 sports, 14 teams

69 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.6:1

Near average in KS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

153

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

14.8

93% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,936

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,532

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,337

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 61%Local 33%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

28.3%

Below 150% poverty line

6.1%

Unemployment rate

7.6%

Uninsured residents

6.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

36%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

16 (25%)

Specific Learning Disability

12 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

5 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

4 (6%)

Autism

3 (5%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

171

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

First Day of Sports Practice

Event

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

First Day of Sports Practice

Event

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Beginning Band Night

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Family Ag Night	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Family Ag Night	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	FCCLA Blood Drive	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	FCCLA Blood Drive	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Teacher In-service	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Teacher In-service	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Teacher In-service	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Teacher In-service	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Music Program-2nd & 3rd Grade	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Music Program-2nd & 3rd Grade	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Barton STEM Day	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Barton STEM Day	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day Program	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day Program	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	HCHS Play	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Math Relays	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Math Relays	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	HCHS Play	Event	—
Sat, Nov 14, 2026	HCHS Play	Event	—
Sat, Nov 14, 2026	HCHS Play	Event	—
Sun, Nov 22, 2026	HCGS Turkey Bingo	Event	—
Sun, Nov 22, 2026	HCGS Turkey Bingo	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	HCJSHS Music Concert	Event	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	HCJSHS Music Concert	Event	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Music Program-4th, 5th, & 6th Grade	Event	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Music Program-4th, 5th, & 6th Grade	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of First Semester	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of First Semester	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Teacher In-service	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Teacher In-service	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	School Resumes	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	School Resumes	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Teacher In-service	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Teacher In-service	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	FCCLA STAR District Elections	Event	—
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	FCCLA STAR District Elections	Event	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	HCGS Family Night	Event	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	HCGS Family Night	Event	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	MCEL Music Festival	Event	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	MCEL Music Festival	Event	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL-State Wrestling	Event	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL-State Wrestling	Event	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Teacher In-service	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Teacher In-service	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Spring Break	Break	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Spring Break	Break	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Spring Break	Break	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Spring Break	Break	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Spring Break	Break	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Spring Break	Break	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	FFA Banquet	Event	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	FFA Banquet	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Good Friday	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Good Friday	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Easter Monday	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Easter Monday	Event	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Music Program-Kindergarten & 1st Grade	Event	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Music Program-Kindergarten & 1st Grade	Event	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	26-27 Athletic Banquet	Event	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	26-27 Athletic Banquet	Event	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Teacher In-service	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL-Teacher In-service	Staff Day	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Music Program-2nd-6th Grade	Event	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Music Program-2nd-6th Grade	Event	—
Sun, May 2, 2027	HCGS Color Run	Event	—
Sun, May 2, 2027	HCGS Color Run	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	26-27 Awards Night/Open House	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	26-27 Awards Night/Open House	Event	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Sat, May 8, 2027	HCHS Graduation	Event	—
Sat, May 8, 2027	HCHS Graduation	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	Last Day of School -11:30 AM Dismissal	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	HCGS Awards Program	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	HCGS Awards Program	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	Last Day of School -11:30 AM Dismissal	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hill City Junior-Senior High

Hill City Junior-Senior High has a total enrollment of 177 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Hill City, KS.