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Northwest High

Wichita, Kansas

1,416 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(316)973-6000School Website

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1,416

Students

16.1:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg ACT Score

22

B

out of 36
Average
AP Courses

10

B+

courses offered
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AP Enrollment

9%

C

of students
Below Avg
Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

B

students per teacher
Average
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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Northwest High

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Northwest High.

National Tests

August 7, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

August 11, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

August 14, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline
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School Details
Address

1220 N Tyler Rd, Wichita, KS 67212

Phone

(316)973-6000

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District

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