Wichita Northwest High School

Wichita Northwest High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1220 N Tyler Rd,  Wichita, KS
Wichita Public Schools USD259
3.8
3.8
1,229 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
86.6%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
90
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
35.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
41.7%
State Average
33.2%
Science
55.9%
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
439:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%
White
47.6%
Hispanic
24.9%
Black
14.1%
Two or more races
10.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 382 Students
Kansas State University 203 Students
The University of Kansas 193 Students
Emporia State University 163 Students
Butler Community College 113 Students
Fort Hays State University 99 Students
Newman University 94 Students
Friends University 92 Students
University of Oklahoma 86 Students
Washburn University 71 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 72 Students
Business 63 Students
Biology 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Nursing 40 Students
Elementary Education 38 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Education 23 Students
Pre-Law Studies 22 Students
Graphic Design 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 226 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/4/2024
Love this school! IB at east or law at Northeast has nothing on the love and culture at nw. Great teachers, great experience.
4.0 Senior
2/8/2024
In general, at Northwest Highschool I had a pleasant experience. There are not a lot of extra opportunities through the school, but there are still some. Faculty are very nice.
4.0 Alum
6/2/2022
Pretty good school overall. I went there all four years and even through the pandemic we were still able to learn well, dispite it being all virtual for the most part. Overall I rate my experience at Northwest a 4, really good school with loads of opportunities to be involved and very reliable and awesome staff:)
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 other
10/28/2016
Northwest is a great school that prides itself on excellence. There is so many areas to get involved in. When I graduated back in 2009, I was in Theatre, Band, Baseball, SADD, and many other organizations. I will forever be thankful for this school. Because the teachers, adminstration, students, eve...
1.0 student
2/26/2012
i attended Northwest from freshman to beginning of my junior year. i didnt like it and was harassed, i got into a few fights due to the constant harassment and was ALWAYS the only one taken to JIAC and suspended from school in all 3 cases, even though i didn't start any of the altercations. i then b...
5.0 other
5/19/2010
As a former student (several moons ago) of this school, I can say that the school's challenging nature is its best characteristic. Honestly, several of the classes I took my junior and senior years were more difficult than the equivalent college classes. Such classes prepared me well for the rigors...
4.0 parent
8/31/2009

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Wichita Northwest 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 1,229 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Wichita Northwest High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 86.6%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $258,409. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maize South High School, Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, Life Prep Academy, and more. Learn more about what Wichita has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wichita Northwest High School.

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