- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wichita, KS
North High
Federal NCES profile for North High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201299000346
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #8 of 13
- high schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North High has class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North High ranks #8 of 13 high schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
North High held near 2,078 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 129.8 → 123.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 201299000346 · Wichita, KS High · LARGE · TRAD
2,041 enr · 15.8:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
North High held near 2,078 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 129.8 → 123.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
North 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
- This school
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,424 students
What this shows North High reports 2,041 students on the CCD universe file.
How North High compares
North High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 81% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,041 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,041
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Kansas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
357
in-school suspensions + 225 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.8%
White 15.2%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, North High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 North High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North 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
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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
Heights High
Standard public school
1,505 students 18.4:1 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 (~2,041 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about North High
How many students attend North High?
North High has 2,041 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 2,074 (2022-23) → 2,078 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High?
The student-teacher ratio at North High is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North High?
77.1% of students at North High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North High?
The largest demographic group at North High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North High?
North High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 North High rank among high schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, North High ranks #8 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 North High, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and South High (1,662 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.