The Independent School

The Independent School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
8317 E Douglas Ave,  Wichita, KS
4.5
4.1
458 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$16,500

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
60
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
18
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
60.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.9%
Two or more races
12%
Hispanic
10.7%
Black
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#2 Best Private K12 Schools in Kansas
#2 Most Diverse Private HS in Kansas
#3 Best College Prep Private High Schools 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.
The University of Kansas 40 Students
Kansas State University 25 Students
Wichita State University 25 Students
University of Oklahoma 15 Students
New York University 14 Students
Colorado State University 12 Students
Oklahoma State University 11 Students
Emporia State University 11 Students
University of Arkansas 10 Students
The University of Tulsa 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 28 Students
Biology 17 Students
Psychology 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
International Business 8 Students
Marketing 7 Students
Music 6 Students
Finance 5 Students
Mechanical Engineering 5 Students
Architecture 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 63 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/23/2023
I had always imagined my kid going to an awesome school and choosing The Independent School was the best decision that we have made. The Independent School is truly a gem and an wonderful place for kids to thrive. My child feels at home there and he has excelled academically. Thank you!
5.0 Parent
5/22/2023
Academics, Athletics, Independence, and the ease of being an individual are what I love that the school focuses on as a parent of a child at The Independent School. You are not just a number. You are not expected to blend in. You are not expected to be average.
5.0 Works Here
1/25/2020
Its Home to a bunch of great kids from the city who want to feel ownership of their school rather than be part of the rat race.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 32 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/26/2025
Great school. They do a great job partnering with parents and educating the students.
1.0 parent
8/16/2024
I got referred to this school and attended their annual carnival, which is a great fun event. I was sold! It’s a great fun event & bait for recruiting other families. I believed the hype that they were for all the great values they claimIn summary they have a culture of making parent jump through so...
5.0 other
9/9/2023
I am writing this review based on years of my own attendance, as well as sending my own children, and having countless friends send their children to this school. The Independent School is a very special school that has exceptional teachers, encourages diversity and individuality, and is an excellen...
4.0 parent
10/4/2018
We love Independent. There are so many caring teachers that embrace individuality. It has allowed our children to grow and learn amazing things.

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