Wellington High School

Wellington
1700 East 16th Street
Wellington, KS 67152
463 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wellington High School, located at 1700 East 16th Street in Wellington, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Wellington Unified School District 353, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. The facility supports a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for various post-secondary pathways, including university education, vocational training, and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Wellington High School is known for cultivating a strong sense of school spirit through its diverse extracurricular offerings. Students have the opportunity to engage in a wide array of activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These programs are intended to develop leadership, teamwork, and character, ensuring that students graduate not only with academic credentials but also with the social and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.
463
Total Students
39.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    348 (75.2%)
  • Hispanic
    62 (13.4%)
  • Two or More
    35 (7.6%)
  • Black
    13 (2.8%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wellington
Phone: (620)326-4310
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 220
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 126
Grade 10 114
Grade 11 118
Grade 12 105
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wellington Virtual School
Wellington
1 Students
221 s washington ave
Wellington, KS 67152 (1.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th