Best high schools in Wichita (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 11 schools in Wichita, Kansas. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kansas.
- 139Northeast Magnet High SchoolBel Aire · Public High32% Math proficiency · 686 students
- 235Chisholm Life Skills CenterWichita · Public High85.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 96 students
- 325Northwest HighWichita · Public High24% Math proficiency · 1,424 students
- 422East HighWichita · Public High24% Math proficiency · 2,435 students
- 522Sowers Alternative High SchoolWichita · Public High24.5% Math proficiency · 60 students
- 614Heights HighWichita · Public High10% Math proficiency · 1,505 students
- 714Wichita Alternative HighWichita · Public High10% Math proficiency · 133 students
- 814South HighWichita · Public High5% Math proficiency · 1,662 students
- 914Southeast HighWichita · Public High10% Math proficiency · 2,066 students
- 1014West HighWichita · Public High7% Math proficiency · 1,306 students
- 1112North HighWichita · Public High7% Math proficiency · 2,041 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Magnet High School Bel Aire · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 39.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 686 |
| 2 | Chisholm Life Skills Center Wichita · High · Grades 12–12 | Public | 34.5 Lower 50% | 85.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 96 |
| 3 | Northwest High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 1,424 |
| 4 | East High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 22.2 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 2,435 |
| 5 | Sowers Alternative High School Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 21.9 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 60 |
| 6 | Heights High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,505 |
| 7 | Wichita Alternative High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 133 |
| 8 | South High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.1 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 1,662 |
| 9 | Southeast High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 13.9 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 2,066 |
| 10 | West High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 13.8 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 1,306 |
| 11 | North High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.4 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 2,041 |
Northeast Magnet High School in Bel Aire leads the 2025 list of high schools in Wichita with a Success Index (US) of 39.3. Of the 11 schools shown, 11 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Kansas high schools rankings, every school on the Wichita page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Wichita?
Northeast Magnet High School in Bel Aire, Kansas ranks first among high schools in Wichita with a Success Index (US) of 39.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 686).
How are high schools in Wichita ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.