Wichita Heights High School, known locally as Heights, is a public secondary school in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It is operated by Wichita USD 259 school district and serves students in grades 9 to 12. The school principal is Eric Filippi. The school colors are red and black.
Serving 1,454 students in grades 9-12, Heights High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Heights High School's student population of 1,454 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heights High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1250 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
36%
7%
White
33%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heights High School's ranking?
Heights High School is ranked #1250 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Heights High School often compared to?
Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast Magnet High School, East High School, Northwest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Heights High School is 84%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Heights High School?
1,454 students attend Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Heights High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heights High School?
Heights High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heights High School offer ?
Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heights High School part of?
Heights High School is part of Wichita School District.
School Reviews
5 10/11/2010
I attend Heights as a Sophomore, and I absolutely love it! The school offers a wide variety of classes and extracurricular activities, and everyone gets an equal opportunity to do things! The teachers are nice, and so are the administers, and it's just a really great learning environment. We have an amazing fine arts and athletics program, too! It really is a great school!
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