Wichita Heights High School, known locally as Heights, is a public secondary school in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It is operated by Wichita USD 259 school district and serves students in grades 9 to 12. The school principal is Eric Filippi. The school colors are red and black.
Serving 1,505 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 9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Heights High serves the northern part of Wichita, KS, covering an area of approximately 40.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 3.7 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 5.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heights High School's student population of 1,505 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,505 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 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 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1231 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: 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 #1231 out of 1,269 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 Northeast Magnet High School, Northwest High School, East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Heights High School is 83%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Heights High School?
1,505 students attend Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Heights High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 17:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heights High School part of?
Heights High School is part of Wichita School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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!
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