Wichita


Summary:

The Wichita school district encompasses 87 schools, including 58 elementary schools, 16 middle schools, 11 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population and faces some challenges, but also has several standout schools that are performing exceptionally well.

Among the high-performing schools in the district are Northwest High School, which ranks 200th out of 332 Kansas high schools and is rated 2 out of 5 stars, with strong academic performance. Robinson Middle School also stands out, ranking 117th out of 363 Kansas middle schools and rated 3 out of 5 stars, with exceptional performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics. At the elementary level, Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary ranks 65th out of 656 Kansas elementary schools and is rated 5 out of 5 stars, with outstanding results in both subject areas.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in the district, with a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and student achievement. The district's alternative and special education schools also struggle, with the lowest academic proficiency rates and the highest per-student spending. Addressing these inequities and ensuring all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities will be crucial for the Wichita school district to drive student success across the board.

District Detail

 903 S Edgemoor
Wichita, KS 67218

 (316) 973-4000

SchoolDigger Rank:
245th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 45,435

Primary Schools: 54
Middle Schools: 14
High Schools: 11
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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