The Independent School, High vs. Wichita Collegiate School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Wichita Collegiate School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
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Attribute
ACT Score
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Overview
The Independent School, High serves 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association.
The student:teacher of The Independent School, High is 29:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
At Collegiate, we strive to educate today's students to be tomorrow's leaders through a diverse and caring community with passionate teachers and inspiring curriculum.
Students and families choose a Collegiate education for an exceptional academic experience that is authentic, relevant, and forward-thinking; for a commitment to character development that is embedded in all aspects of student life; for our strong college and university outcomes; and because we intentionally prepare students for success.
Our talented and dedicated faculty serve as teachers, coaches, and advisors, understanding students through each of these lenses and inspiring their curiosity, their character, and their commitment to reaching their full potential every day.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2005
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1980
1963
Students Body
Total Students
499 students
967 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
95
Pre-K Students
28
66
Kindergarten Students
27
58
Grade 1 Students
44
60
Grade 2 Students
28
64
Grade 3 Students
36
64
Grade 4 Students
25
60
Grade 5 Students
59
67
Grade 6 Students
37
51
Grade 7 Students
14
65
Grade 8 Students
68
58
Grade 9 Students
33
56
Grade 10 Students
22
71
Grade 11 Students
49
70
Grade 12 Students
29
62
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
n/a
Average Class Size
n/a
15
Number of AP Classes
19
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:29
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Average SAT score
n/a
1330
Average ACT score
n/a
27
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(Mainly no blue jeans or T-shirts except on Spartan Spirit dress days)
(Mainly no blue jeans or T-shirts except on Spartan Spirit dress days)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Mar. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
n/a
WCS offers several payment plans as well as Indexed Tuition based upon a family\'s financial circumstances.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
25%
Admissions Director
n/a
Kathy Rukes
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
16
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Debate and Forensics, Drumline, Musical Theatre, Play Production, Robotics, Scholars Bowl