Serving 310 students in grades 6-12, Southwestern Heights Jr/sr 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1218 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
63%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
34%
60%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School is ranked #1218 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School?
310 students attend Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School?
Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School offer ?
Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School part of?
Southwestern Heights Jr/sr High School is part of Kismet-Plains School District.
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