South High
#289 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#16197 of 16,910 nationally
About South High
South 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 1,662 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 14.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 289th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (55th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,662.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; South High ranks 75th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)12%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
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 South High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Enterprise Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students · 468 m away
Enders STEM and Leadership Magnet
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students · 857 m away
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students · 1.4 km away
Wells Alternative Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
36 students · 2.0 km away
Anderson Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students · 2.3 km away
Truesdell Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
924 students · 2.3 km away
Woodman Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students · 2.4 km away
Cessna Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students · 2.8 km away
Gardiner Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students · 3.4 km away
Stanley Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Junction City Sr High
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1,713 students
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
Shawnee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
Shawnee Mission West High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
Shawnee Mission East High
Prairie Village · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,737 students
Topeka High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,578 students
Shawnee Mission South High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,574 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South High a good school?
South High has a Success Index (US) of 14.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #289 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 South High rank in Kansas?
South High ranks #289 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #16197 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South High?
South High had 1,662 students in 2025.
Is South High a elementary school or a high school?
South High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.