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#105 of 142 private schools in KS
The Independent School, High
School · Wichita, KS
A private school in Wichita, KS serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
8317 E DOUGLAS AVE, Wichita, KS 67207
- 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KS.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in KS
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Independent School, High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,400
Median home value
$204,600
Median rent
$961/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Classical School of WichitaPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Wichita Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 746 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Independent School, High is listed in Wichita, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Independent School, High
The Independent School, High is a private school in Wichita, KS, serving approximately 393 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #105 of 142 private schools in KS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Independent School, High
What grades does The Independent School, High serve?
The Independent School, High serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Independent School, High?
The Independent School, High has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Independent School, High?
The student-teacher ratio at The Independent School, High is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Independent School, High rank in KS?
The Independent School, High ranks #105 of 142 private schools in KS.
What is The Independent School, High's MySchoolScout rating?
The Independent School, High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Independent School, High a private school?
Yes, The Independent School, High is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Independent School, High a religious school?
No, The Independent School, High is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Phone
- (316) 686-0152
- Area population (ZIP 67207)
- 27,721
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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