At a glance
Reported students
1,662
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
116.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas high enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 369 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
470
South High: 1,662 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 11:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,699
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about South High
South High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Wichita. It is one of 81 current school records connected to Wichita. NCES reports 1,662 students for 2024–25.
Among 369 high schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 183 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, above the Kansas median of 11:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (32.1%). English learners represent 10.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South High
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 116.04 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.1%
- Hispanic36%
- Black19.6%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wichita
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Heights High
High · Grades 09–12
1,505 reported students
Northwest High
High · Grades 09–12
1,424 reported students
West High
High · Grades 09–12
1,306 reported students
North High
High · Grades 09–12
2,041 reported students
Southeast High
High · Grades 09–12
2,066 reported students
East High
High · Grades 09–12
2,435 reported students
Public schools near South High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sowers Alternative High School High · Wichita | 09–12 | 60 | 2.2 mi |
| Campus High Haysville High · Haysville | 09–12 | 1,803 | 2.9 mi |
| West High High · Wichita | 09–12 | 1,306 | 2.9 mi |
| Chisholm Life Skills Center High · Wichita | 12–12 | 96 | 2.9 mi |
| East High High · Wichita | 09–12 | 2,435 | 4.1 mi |
| North High High · Wichita | 09–12 | 2,041 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South High
What grades does South High serve?
South High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Wichita.
How many students attend South High?
South High reported 1,662 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 369 Kansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,699 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South High?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 1,662 students and 116.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 11:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South High a public, charter, or magnet school?
South High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wichita attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South High in?
South High is part of Wichita, based in Wichita, KS, which operates 81 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sowers Alternative High School (2.2 mi), Campus High Haysville (2.9 mi), West High (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.