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Best Wichita Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 17,417 students in Wichita, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wichita, KS are Sowers Alternative High School, Maize South High School and Wichita Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wichita, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Wichita have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Wichita, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northeast Magnet High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Wichita, KS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sowers Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2400 Wassall St
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Maize South High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3701 N. Tyler Road
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Wichita Alternative High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1847 N Chautauqua
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Northeast Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5550 N Lycee
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Northwest High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
East High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 E Douglas
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Campus High Haysville
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 W 55th St South
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2236
Gr: 9-12 | 1,803 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Education Imagine Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
412 S. Main
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 973-2000
Gr: K-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Levy Sp Educational Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Woodchuck
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-3400
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Heights High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 N Hillside
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Southeast High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2641 S. 127th St E
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
South High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 W 33rd S
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-5450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
North High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1437 Rochester
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
West High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
820 S Osage
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Chisholm Life Skills Center
2515 E Osie
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-9500
Gr: 12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wichita, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wichita, KS include Sowers Alternative High School, Maize South High School and Wichita Alternative High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wichita?
16 public high schools are located in Wichita.
What is the racial composition of students in Wichita?
Wichita public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wichita are often viewed compared to one another?

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