North High

www.usd259.org

2,041 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wichita North High School, located at 1437 Rochester in Wichita, Kansas, is a prominent institution within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Known for its distinct architectural landmark—the iconic "North High" tower overlooking the city—the school has a long-standing history of serving the local community. It offers a comprehensive high school curriculum that emphasizes academic achievement, preparing students for both higher education and various career paths through a diverse range of core subjects and elective programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, North High maintains a vibrant school culture characterized by a strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution hosts a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led organizations, which help foster student development outside of the classroom. As part of the USD 259 network, the school remains dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for its diverse student body while connecting families to essential district resources through its official website.

2,041

Total Students

127.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North High
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	1,486
Black	128
Asian	34
Two or More	73
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,486 (72.8%)
White
311 (15.2%)
Black
128 (6.3%)
Two or More
73 (3.6%)
Asian
34 (1.7%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-6300
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,041
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	127.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,563
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	197

* 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 9 542

Grade 10 576

Grade 11 489

Grade 12 434

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	542
Grade 10	576
Grade 11	489
Grade 12	434

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,029	50.4%
Male	1,012	49.6%

High School 9th - 12th