South High School
Tel:
(316)973-5450
- South High School serves 1,813 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 7% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 13% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
South High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- South High School's student population of 1,813 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,813 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 120 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #1205 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 19% |
| Black | 20% | 7% |
| White | 39% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.54 |
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| Graduation Rate | 78% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wichita School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South High School is Sowers Alternative High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wells Alternative Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Enterprise Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wichita Enterprise Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 532 students
0.3 miles
3605 S Gold
Wichita, KS 67217
(316)973-6800 0.3 PK-5 532 - Wichita James Enders Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 464 students
0.5 miles
3030 S Osage
Wichita, KS 67217
(316)973-6750 0.5 PK-5 464 - Wichita Kelly Liberal Arts Academy Grades: PK-5 | 512 students
0.8 miles
3143 S Millwood
Wichita, KS 67217
(316)973-4150 0.8 PK-5 512 - Wichita Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 32 students
1.2 miles
1221 E Galena Suite 329
Wichita, KS 67216
(316)973-6400 1.2 K-5 32 - Wichita Wells Alternative Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 32 students
1.2 miles
1221 E Galena Suite 373
Wichita, KS 67216
(316)973-7650 1.2 6-8 32
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