Heights High
#286 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#16147 of 16,910 nationally
About Heights High
Heights High is a public high located in Wichita, in the Wichita school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,505 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 14.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 286th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (32th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,505.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; Heights High ranks 72nd of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)10%
- Reading proficiency (30%)15%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Heights High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 10%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Heights High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Stucky Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students · 2.1 km away
Chisholm Trail Elem
Park City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 2.6 km away
Isely Traditional Magnet Elem
Bel Aire · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students · 3.5 km away
Earhart Environ Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students · 4.5 km away
Brooks Magnet Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
578 students · 5.1 km away
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students · 5.1 km away
Northeast Magnet High School
Bel Aire · Public high · Grades 9–12
686 students · 5.5 km away
Ortiz Elementary School
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students · 5.6 km away
Gordon Parks Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
485 students · 5.7 km away
Gammon Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 5.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Shawnee Mission North High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,502 students
Blue Valley Northwest High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,496 students
Emporia High
Emporia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
Blue Valley West High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,534 students
Lawrence High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,454 students
Olathe West High School
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,557 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Heights High a good school?
Heights High has a Success Index (US) of 14.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #286 of 296 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Heights High rank in Kansas?
Heights High ranks #286 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #16147 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Heights High?
Heights High had 1,505 students in 2025.
Is Heights High a elementary school or a high school?
Heights High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Heights High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Heights High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.