The Independent School, High

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.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked KS School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,150
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Independent School, High ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005

Student Body

Total Students
499 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
The Independent School, High Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
19 courses
AP/Advanced Courses
AP Art HistoryAP Biology
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP ChemistryAP Computer Science Principles
AP English LanguageAP English Literature
AP Human GeographyAP Music Theory
AP Physics 1AP Physics 2
AP Physics CAP Psychology
AP ResearchAP Seminar
AP StatisticsAP US Government
AP US HistoryDifferential Equations (Post-AP)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: To provide a superior, independent, college preparatory education, serving a diverse student population in a safe, supportive community.
  • School Mascot: Panthers
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Independent School, High cost?
The Independent School, High's tuition is approximately $25,150 for private students.
What schools are The Independent School, High often compared to?
The Independent School, High is often viewed alongside schools like Wichita Collegiate School by visitors of our site.
What is The Independent School, High's ranking?
The Independent School, High ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for The Independent School, High?
The application deadline for The Independent School, High is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked KS School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,150
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Wichita, KS is $14,368 for elementary schools and $17,535 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Wichita, KS is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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