West High

www.usd259.org

1,370 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wichita West High School, located at 820 S. Osage in Wichita, Kansas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As one of the oldest high schools in the city, the school holds a deep sense of community tradition and history. It serves a diverse student population, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations designed to foster both personal development and school spirit.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, the school is committed to preparing students for life after graduation through college and career readiness initiatives. By leveraging the resources of the USD 259 district, West High provides students with opportunities to engage in specialized programs and support services aimed at academic success. For those interested in current events, specific enrollment procedures, or detailed information about their various departments, the school maintains an active presence on the district website at [www.usd259.org](http://www.usd259.org).

1,370

Total Students

93.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West High
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	561
Black	227
Asian	15
Two or More	125
American Indian	21

Hispanic
561 (40.9 %)
White
421 (30.7 %)
Black
227 (16.6 %)
Two or More
125 (9.1 %)
American Indian
21 (1.5 %)
Asian
15 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-3600
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,055
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 400

Grade 10 377

Grade 11 315

Grade 12 278

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	400
Grade 10	377
Grade 11	315
Grade 12	278

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	648	47.3%
Male	722	52.7%

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High School 9th - 12th