Heights High School

5301 N Hillside
Wichita, KS 67219
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,229 students in grades 9-12, Heights High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Heights High School's student population of 1,229 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,229 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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School Rankings

Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heights High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#1237 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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5%
28%
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10%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
21%
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Black
34%
6%
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White
35%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Heights High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heights High School's ranking?
Heights High School is ranked #1237 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Heights High School often compared to?
Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School, Northeast Magnet High School, Northwest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Heights High School is 84%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Heights High School?
1,229 students attend Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Heights High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heights High School?
Heights High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heights High School offer ?
Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Heights High School part of?
Heights High School is part of Wichita School District.

School Reviews

5   10/11/2010
I attend Heights as a Sophomore, and I absolutely love it! The school offers a wide variety of classes and extracurricular activities, and everyone gets an equal opportunity to do things! The teachers are nice, and so are the administers, and it's just a really great learning environment. We have an amazing fine arts and athletics program, too! It really is a great school!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - macyd

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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