South High School

Academic Summary
Public
School Type
1,728
Students
9-12
Grades Offered
16 to 1
Students to Teacher Ratio
5%
Percent Proficient - Math
12%
Percent Proficient - Reading/Language Arts
Wichita Unified School District 259 Living Summary view more
132,290
households
323,559
Total Population
$114,500
Average House Value
$799
Average Housing Rent
$47,106
Average Household Income
86.35%
Health Insurance Coverage
100%
Household with Internet
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School Overview

South High School is a public school located in Wichita, Kansas. It is a school in Wichita Unified School District 259 district.

According to the Kansas state assessment result, 5% of students are proficient in Math learning and 12% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.

It has 1,728 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 111 teachers are teaching for the school.

Student Population

A total of 1,728 students are attending South High School. By gender, there are 848 and 880 female students at the school.

Gifted/Talented Programs

South High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 19 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.

TotalMaleFemale
Hispanic330
Asian110
Black404
White835
Two or More Races312
Total19 811

Teachers & Staffs

Total 111 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for South High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 94.6% of teachers are certified. 77.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.

HeadcountNote
Total FTE of Teachers111Students per teacher: 16 to 1
Teachers who are certified10594.6%
Teachers who are not certified65.4%
Teachers in their first year of teaching1412.6%
Teachers in their second year of teaching119.9%
School counselors4Students per counselor: 432 to 1
Law Enforcement Officer--
Security guards3-
Nurses1-
Psychologists1-
Social workers1-

Social/Economic Characteristics

A total of 132,290 households is located in Wichita Unified School District 259, KS area. The average home price is $114,500 and the average rent cost is $799. The unemployment rate is 5.90% and the average household income is $47,106.
You can view more living characteristics in Wichita Unified School District 259 area at social and economic page.
Value
Total Households132,290 Households
Population323,559
Male161,379
Female167,126
Child Population98,593
Total Housing Units150,297 Units
Average House Value$114,500
Average Rent Cost$799
Unemployment Rate5.90%
Average Household Income$47,106
Heath Insurance Coverage86.35%
Internet Coverage100.00%%

Advanced Placement Programs

South High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 127 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 221 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at South High School.

Number of Students EnrolledPercent Enrolled
Number of AP program offered10 Programs
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs127
7%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs30
2%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs53
3%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs87
5%
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation221
13%

Academic Achievement

Achievement

Bullying

Total 3 harassment and bullying has been reported at South High School. There are 3 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.

TotalOn the basis of
Gender-relatedRace, color or national originDisability
HispanicReported0000
Disciplined1100
American Indian/Alaska NativeReported0000
Disciplined0000
AsianReported0000
Disciplined0000
Native Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderReported0000
Disciplined0000
BlackReported2200
Disciplined0000
WhiteReported1100
Disciplined3300
Two or More RacesReported0000
Disciplined3300
TotalReported1300
Disciplined7700

Public Schools in Wichita

In Wichita, 90 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.

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27 private schools are serving students in WICHITA, Kansas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.

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