- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wichita, KS
Northwest High
Federal NCES profile for Northwest 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 201299000351
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest High has class sizes larger than 84% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest High ranks #8 of 13 high schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Northwest High held near 1,435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 87.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 201299000351 · Wichita, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,424 enr · 16.4:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Northwest High held near 1,435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 87.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Northwest 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
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school
Northwest High
1,424 students
What this shows Northwest High reports 1,424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest High compares
Northwest 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 17% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,424 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,424
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Kansas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.0%
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
229
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Northwest 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 Northwest High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest 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
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
Heights High
Standard public school
1,505 students 18.4:1 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 (~1,424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest High
How many students attend Northwest High?
Northwest High has 1,424 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,416 (2022-23) → 1,435 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest High is 16.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest High?
50.1% of students at Northwest High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest High?
The largest demographic group at Northwest High is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest High?
Northwest 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 Northwest High rank among high schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest 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 Northwest 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.