South High School vs. Northwest High School
Should I attend South High School or Northwest High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,697 students in grades 9-12, South 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 9% (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 Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,363 students in grades 9-12, Northwest 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 20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,697 students
1,363 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1240 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#948 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
476
355
Grade 10 Students
424
398
Grade 11 Students
434
340
Grade 12 Students
363
270
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
33%
23%
% Black
18%
14%
% White
35%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%