Serving 1,292 students in grades 9-12, Heights 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 5% (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 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heights High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Heights High School is 84%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Heights High School?
1,292 students attend Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Heights High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heights High School?
Heights High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heights High School offer ?
Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Heights High School part of?
I attend Heights as a Sophomore, and I absolutely love it! The school offers a wide variety of classes and extracurricular activities, and everyone gets an equal opportunity to do things! The teachers are nice, and so are the administers, and it's just a really great learning environment. We have an amazing fine arts and athletics program, too! It really is a great school!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - macyd
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