West High

www.usd259.org

1,306 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wichita West High School, located at 820 S. Osage in Wichita, Kansas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. As one of the oldest high schools in the city, the school holds a deep sense of community tradition and history. It serves a diverse student population, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations designed to foster both personal development and school spirit.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, the school is committed to preparing students for life after graduation through college and career readiness initiatives. By leveraging the resources of the USD 259 district, West High provides students with opportunities to engage in specialized programs and support services aimed at academic success. For those interested in current events, specific enrollment procedures, or detailed information about their various departments, the school maintains an active presence on the district website at [www.usd259.org](http://www.usd259.org).

1,306

Total Students

91.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West High
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	581
Black	214
Asian	9
Two or More	111
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
581 (44.5%)
White
376 (28.8%)
Black
214 (16.4%)
Two or More
111 (8.5%)
American Indian
14 (1.1%)
Asian
9 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)973-3600
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,055
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* 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 9 350

Grade 10 353

Grade 11 332

Grade 12 271

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	350
Grade 10	353
Grade 11	332
Grade 12	271

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	599	45.9%
Male	707	54.1%

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High School 9th - 12th