HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL

Heights High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wichita school district, located in Wichita, KS with about 1,110 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 78 teachers, Heights High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Heights High School, located at 5301 N. Hillside in Wichita, Kansas, is a prominent secondary school within the Wichita Public Schools district (USD 259). As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus serves a diverse student population, offering a wide array of educational programming that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements with elective opportunities designed to foster student interests and skill development.

Beyond academics, Heights High is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture, which includes a competitive athletic program, fine arts initiatives, and various student-led clubs. These activities are designed to encourage leadership, teamwork, and school spirit, helping students build a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging the resources of the larger Wichita school district, Heights High focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their community and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for their future careers or higher education.

For more information, contact Heights High at (316) 973-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5301 N Hillside
Wichita, KS 67219-3099
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HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wichita, KS with about 1,110 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Wichita
Total Students:
1,110
Teachers:
78.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,110 students

White
39.3%
Black or African American
34.1%
Hispanic/Latino
13.8%
Two or more races
8.7%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.