Northwest High
#247 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#14326 of 16,910 nationally
About Northwest High
Northwest 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 1,424 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 247th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (38th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,424.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; Northwest High ranks 34th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)26%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)61.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
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 Northwest High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,424
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northwest High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kensler Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students · 774 m away
McCollom Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 988 m away
Peterson Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students · 1.9 km away
Levy Sp Ed Center
Wichita · Public other · Grades K–12
81 students · 2.0 km away
Wilbur Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students · 2.0 km away
Benton Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students · 3.1 km away
Bryant Opportunity Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
36 students · 3.6 km away
Dodge Literacy Magnet
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students · 4.1 km away
O K Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students · 4.3 km away
Maize South Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Liberal · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,421 students
Mill Valley High School
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1,432 students
Maize Sr High
Maize · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,444 students
Blue Valley High
Stilwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,396 students
Lawrence High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,454 students
Blue Valley North High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,376 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northwest High a good school?
Northwest High has a Success Index (US) of 25.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #247 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 Northwest High rank in Kansas?
Northwest High ranks #247 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #14326 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northwest High?
Northwest High had 1,424 students in 2025.
Is Northwest High a elementary school or a high school?
Northwest High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northwest High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northwest High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.