HOBART HS

As a low-enrollment secondary school in Hobart, Oklahoma, HOBART HS teaches 191 students from grades 9 through 12, overseen by HOBART. That puts it 57% smaller than the typical public school in Oklahoma, which averages around 443 students.

Across the 3 schools in HOBART (631 students total), HOBART HS accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, HOBART HS records that White students make up the majority at 59%. Other groups include 22% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 6% Black, 2% Native American. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 79%.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 14.3:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.4:1, putting HOBART HS tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 60% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the area at large, Kiowa County reports that median household earnings sit near $44,962, about 17% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 20%. In all, Kiowa County runs 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,428 students), of which HOBART HS is one.

Nearest neighbor: HOBART MS, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around HOBART HS.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Five-year trend. HOBART HS's enrollment has edged down 9% since 2018, when it stood at 210 (now 191). The Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 13% to 22% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 12.7:1 in 2018 to 14.3:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.