West High
#291 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#16255 of 16,910 nationally
About West High
West 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 1,306 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 13.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 291st of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (54th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,306.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; West High ranks 79th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)7%
- Reading proficiency (30%)11%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
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 West High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 11%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 7%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
536 students · 999 m away
Franklin Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students · 1.2 km away
Hamilton Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students · 1.4 km away
Stanley Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students · 1.5 km away
Harry Street Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students · 1.6 km away
Gardiner Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students · 2.8 km away
Truesdell Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
924 students · 3.0 km away
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
623 students · 3.0 km away
Woodman Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students · 3.1 km away
Lawrence Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,376 students
Shawnee Heights High
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1,218 students
Blue Valley High
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Hutchinson High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is West High a good school?
West High has a Success Index (US) of 13.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #291 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 West High rank in Kansas?
West High ranks #291 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #16255 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West High?
West High had 1,306 students in 2025.
Is West High a elementary school or a high school?
West High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.