- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wichita, KS
Heights High
Federal NCES profile for Heights High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201299000350
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heights High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #10 of 13
- high schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Heights High has class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heights High ranks #10 of 13 high schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+162 students YoY
Heights High grew from 1,292 students in 2022-23 to 1,454 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 82.4 → 87.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+162 students YoY 201299000350 · Wichita, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,505 enr · 18.4:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Heights High grew from 1,292 students in 2022-23 to 1,454 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 82.4 → 87.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Heights High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- This school
Heights High
1,505 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,424 students
What this shows Heights High reports 1,505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heights High compares
Heights High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 43% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,505 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,505
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Kansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 226 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.0%
White 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Heights High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heights High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heights High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,424
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Wichita
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
East High
Standard public school
2,435 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Southeast High
Standard public school
2,066 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
North High
Standard public school
2,041 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Campus High Haysville
Standard public school
1,803 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
South High
Standard public school
1,662 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Northwest High
Standard public school
1,424 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heights High
How many students attend Heights High?
Heights High has 1,505 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,292 (2022-23) → 1,454 (2023-24), up 162.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heights High?
The student-teacher ratio at Heights High is 18.4:1, which is 33% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heights High?
61.0% of students at Heights High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heights High?
The largest demographic group at Heights High is African American at 37.0% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heights High?
Heights High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heights High rank among high schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Heights High ranks #10 of 13 high schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Heights High, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.