Wichita Collegiate School vs. The Independent School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wichita Collegiate School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
The Independent School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Overview
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.
The Independent School serves 560 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-12, is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association.
The student:teacher of The Independent School is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Grades Offered
NS-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2005
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Yes
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Year Founded
1963
1980
Students Body
Total Students
967 students
560 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
95
-
Pre-K Students
66
33
Kindergarten Students
58
26
Grade 1 Students
60
43
Grade 2 Students
64
33
Grade 3 Students
64
24
Grade 4 Students
60
32
Grade 5 Students
67
59
Grade 6 Students
51
31
Grade 7 Students
65
45
Grade 8 Students
58
68
Grade 9 Students
56
33
Grade 10 Students
71
48
Grade 11 Students
70
44
Grade 12 Students
62
41
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
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56 teachers
Average Class Size
15
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Number of AP Classes
18
19
Teacher : Student Ratio
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1:10
Average SAT score
1330
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Average ACT score
27
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Classroom Dress Code
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)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Mar. 1 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
WCS offers several payment plans as well as Indexed Tuition based upon a family\'s financial circumstances.
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% on Financial Aid
25%
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Admissions Director
Kathy Rukes
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
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Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Drill Team, E-sports, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Debate and Forensics, Drumline, Musical Theatre, Play Production, Robotics, Scholars Bowl
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