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Heights High

5301 N Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219Wichita →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,292
Students
Total enrolled
83%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$17,574
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 22% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,292 students in grades 09–12 in Wichita, Kansas.
22% above average funding
District spends $17,574 per pupil, 22% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Heights High is a very large high in Wichita, Kansas, serving grades 09–12 with 1,292 students. The district invests $17,574 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Heights High

1,292
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
71%
Free Lunch
82
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution671 male · 621 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility71%
National avg 52% · 912 students
Student Composition
33%
19%
35%
10%
Asian2%
White33%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black35%
Multiracial10%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 201299000350

Academic Outcomes at Heights High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
83
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
83%
State avg
85%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 83th percentile nationally.

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Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 67219

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,574Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,574
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,733
Student Support$3,339
Administration$2,109
Operations$2,636
Other$1,757
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,574 spent per student, an estimated $7,785 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
71%
17%
State government
70.9%
Local (property tax)
17.2%
Federal programs
11.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 83% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Above-average funding — $17,574/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Christa McAuliffe AcademyIsely Traditional Magnet ElemHorace Mann Dual Language MagnetColvin Elem
+5 more
↓
Middle
Truesdell Middle SchoolCurtis Middle SchoolWilbur Middle SchoolRobinson Middle School
+9 more
↓
High School
East HighSoutheast HighNorth HighSouth High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySedgwick County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWichita →
Phone: (316)973-1400
NCES ID: 201299000350
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Wichita seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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● 42 opp78% FRL
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High
North High
2,074 students · 09–12
● 46 opp87% FRL
High
South High
1,632 students · 09–12
87% FRL
High
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1,416 students · 09–12
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West High
1,370 students · 09–12
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Mid
Truesdell Middle School
981 students · 06–08
92% FRL
Elem
Christa McAuliffe Academy
863 students · PK–08
● 59 opp49% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5301 N Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.