- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wichita, KS
South High
Federal NCES profile for South High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201299000347
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #7 of 13
- high schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South High ranks #7 of 13 high schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
South High held near 1,661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 117.1 → 113.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 201299000347 · Wichita, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,662 enr · 14.2:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
South High held near 1,661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 117.1 → 113.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
South 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
- This school
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,424 students
What this shows South High reports 1,662 students on the CCD universe file.
How South High compares
South 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 86% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,662 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,662
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.9%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
282
in-school suspensions + 415 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
White 32.1%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, South High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 South High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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
- 1,505
- 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
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
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 (~1,662 students)
Frequently asked questions about South High
How many students attend South High?
South High has 1,662 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,632 (2022-23) → 1,661 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South High?
The student-teacher ratio at South High is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South High?
79.4% of students at South High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South High?
The largest demographic group at South High is Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South High?
South High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 South High rank among high schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, South High ranks #7 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 South 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.