Wichita Heights High School

Wichita Heights High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5301 N Hillside St,  Wichita, KS
Wichita Public Schools USD259
1,135 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
920
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
11%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
83
Part Time Teachers
5
Teachers in First or Second Year
9%
College Prep
Average SAT
920
Math
450
Verbal
470
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
15.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
34.9%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
69.1%
State Average
33.2%
Science
73.7%
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
397:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Black
34.7%
White
33%
Hispanic
19.1%
Two or more races
9.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Most Diverse Public HS in Kansas
#15 Best HS For Athletes in Kansas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

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 297 Students
Butler Community College 153 Students
Kansas State University 148 Students
The University of Kansas 116 Students
Emporia State University 98 Students
Newman University 73 Students
Friends University 65 Students
University of Oklahoma 62 Students
Fort Hays State University 57 Students
Pittsburg State University 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 65 Students
Psychology 63 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Interior Design 23 Students
Biology 21 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Accounting 16 Students
Pre-Law Studies 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 240 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/14/2025
Overall I had a great high school experience! They have supported teachers and staff, we were always number 1 at sports.
3.0 Senior
11/20/2023
There are a few amazing teachers that will be with you every step of the way during your high school experience and there and others that give bare minimum and just do there job. Overall you should be well taken care of when you attend heights we have an amazing staff I would just encourage you to try and keep your peers on task.
3.0 Junior
12/31/2022
I like the classes that the school offers, and the workload involved with them. I also like most of the staff at the school. Something I want to see change is the student's behavior. I walk in the halls every class and I always see something that shouldn't be happening. Lastly, something else I want to see change is the quality of food at the school. I hear rumors that there is mold on some of the food. Most of the food that is served is cold.

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Wichita Heights High School 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 1,135 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 11% are proficient in reading. Wichita Heights High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 920 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $332,024. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sunrise Christian Academy, Annoor Islamic School, Life Prep Academy, and more. Learn more about what Wichita has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wichita Heights High School.

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