Wichita High School South

Wichita High School South

Public High School | Grade 9-12
701 W 33rd St S,  Wichita, KS
Wichita Public Schools USD259
3.6
4.0
1,661 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
3%
Reading Proficiency
11%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
81.6%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
3%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
121
Full Time Teachers
116
Part Time Teachers
5
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
20.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
32.9%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
74%
State Average
33.2%
Science
73.2%
State Average
39.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
333:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
34%
Hispanic
33.2%
Black
19.6%
Two or more races
9.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#11 Most Diverse Public HS in Kansas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Wichita State University 372 Students
Kansas State University 176 Students
Emporia State University 159 Students
Butler Community College 155 Students
The University of Kansas 134 Students
Newman University 103 Students
Pittsburg State University 87 Students
Fort Hays State University 84 Students
Friends University 83 Students
Washburn University 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 56 Students
Business 53 Students
Psychology 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Biology 20 Students
Dental Hygiene 20 Students
Education 18 Students
Small Business Management 17 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 156 Reviews
3.0 Alum
1/4/2025
I attended Wichita South from 2019-2023 and the staff and classes were good. Some students were not school-ready and were easily caught up in outside distractions, which often led to fighting and drama.
4.0 Parent
10/20/2023
Lack of coaches for sports as 2 Coaches left the School over the summer of 2023. Wichita High School South also has bowling coaches that coordinate the teams, but have no bowling experience to help the students grow within the sport. We really need an experienced bowling coach to be able to teach the sport and help students grow within the sport vs learning on their own. I am very happy with the Teachers at South and the fact that the School provides a lot of opportunities to get help when needed. T
3.0 Junior
9/12/2023
Most of the teachers are really good and we have a great community when we work together. I would like to see the violence and the attitude of students change.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/1/2024
Special education program seems to be thorough and supportive.
1.0 parent
1/13/2020
South High is the worst school I as a parent have ever dealt with. No academic extra-curricular programs, and my daughter is constantly complaining of fist fights in the hallways.
5.0 student
9/4/2007
5.0 student
10/11/2006

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Wichita High School South is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wichita, KS and is served by the Wichita Public Schools USD259 in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 1,661 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 3% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 11% are proficient in reading. Wichita High School South has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 81.6%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $154,561. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wichita West High School, Wichita Adventist Christian Academy, Wells Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Wichita has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wichita High School South.

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