- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, KS
Wyandotte High
Federal NCES profile for Wyandotte High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200795001420
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wyandotte High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #3 of 9
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wyandotte High has class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wyandotte High ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795001420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Wyandotte High held near 1,841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 106.8 → 91.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 200795001420 · Kansas City, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,903 enr · 18:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Silver City Elem (1,495 students)
Wyandotte High held near 1,841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 106.8 → 91.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wyandotte High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- F L Schlagle H
F L Schlagle High
841 students
What this shows Wyandotte High reports 1,903 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wyandotte High compares
Wyandotte 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 73% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,903 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,903
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Kansas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 374 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
African American 18.8%
White 2.8%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Wyandotte High is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wyandotte High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver City Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| F L Schlagle High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wyandotte High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Kansas City
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
J C Harmon High
Standard public school
1,285 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Washington High
Standard public school
1,180 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Turner High
Standard public school
1,147 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Piper High
Standard public school
913 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
F L Schlagle High
Standard public school
841 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
500 Reach
Standard public school
76 students
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 (~1,903 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wyandotte High
How many students attend Wyandotte High?
Wyandotte High has 1,903 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,832 (2022-23) → 1,841 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyandotte High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wyandotte High is 18:1, which is 30% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wyandotte High?
74.0% of students at Wyandotte High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wyandotte High?
The largest demographic group at Wyandotte High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wyandotte High?
Wyandotte High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wyandotte High rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wyandotte High ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, 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 Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City?
Besides Wyandotte High, Kansas City also operates Silver City Elem (1,495 students), J C Harmon High (1,285 students), and Washington High (1,180 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.