For the 2026 school year, there are 4 magnet public high schools serving 2,840 students in Kansas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public high schools in Kansas are Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science, Northeast Magnet High School and Mcpherson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Kansas magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Kansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1610 N 8th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5550 N Lycee
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-2300
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Mcpherson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E First Street
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Field Kindley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W 8th
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Coffeyville, KS 67337
(620) 252-6410
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public high schools in Kansas?
The top-ranked magnet public high schools in Kansas include Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science, Northeast Magnet High School and Mcpherson High School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Kansas?
4 magnet public high schools are located in Kansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Kansas magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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