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Northwest High School vs. Heights High School

Should you attend Northwest High School or Heights High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Northwest High School
1220 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67212
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Heights High School
5301 N Hillside
Wichita, KS 67219
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,435 students in grades 9-12, Northwest 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 19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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 9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,435 students
1,454 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heights High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heights High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
88 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heights High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wichita School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heights High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wichita School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#960 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
#1231 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heights High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
9%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heights High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
11%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heights High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
8%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heights High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90%
(Top 50% in KS)
83%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northwest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Heights High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wichita School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwest High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Heights High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
364
409
Grade 10 Students
394
395
Grade 11 Students
337
358
Grade 12 Students
340
292
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
47%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heights High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wichita School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heights High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heights High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heights High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wichita School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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