Heights High School
- Heights High School serves 1,151 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 41%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Heights High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Heights High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Heights High School's student population of 1,151 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,151 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 90 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Heights High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,268 schools in Kansas (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Heights High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 35% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 41% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 19% |
| Black | 31% | 7% |
| White | 44% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.31 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85% | 85% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wichita School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Heights High School is Norast Magnet High School (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stucky Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stucky Middle School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wichita Stucky Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 548 students
1.3 miles
4545 N Broadview Circle
Wichita, KS 67220
(316)973-8400 1.3 6-8 548 - Wichita Chisholm Trail Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 473 students
1.7 miles
6015 Independence
Wichita, KS 67219
(316)973-9400 1.7 PK-5 473 - Wichita Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 404 students
2.7 miles
4401 N Arkansas
Wichita, KS 67204
(316)973-3250 2.7 PK-5 404 - Wichita Brooks Magnet Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 550 students
3.2 miles
3802 E 27th N
Wichita, KS 67220
(316)973-6450 3.2 6-8 550 - Wichita Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 399 students
3.2 miles
3530 E 27th N
Wichita, KS 67220
(316)973-9350 3.2 PK-5 399
School Reviews
| 5 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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