South High School vs. Northwest High School
Should you attend South High School or Northwest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,661 students in grades 9-12, South High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,435 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,661 students
1,435 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1262 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#886 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
22%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
18%
Graduation Rate
79%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
494
364
Grade 10 Students
422
394
Grade 11 Students
419
337
Grade 12 Students
326
340
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
34%
25%
% Black
20%
16%
% White
33%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
