How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South High | West High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wichita, KS | Wichita, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,662 | 1,306 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.4% | 83.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South High | West High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.1% | 28.8% |
| African American | 19.6% | 16.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.0% | 44.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 8.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South High | West High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 3 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 332.4:1 | 261.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.9% | 51.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 282 | 103 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.