Wichita Southeast High School, known locally as Southeast, is a public secondary school in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It is operated by Wichita USD 259 school district and serves students in grades 9 to 12. Southeast is one of many high schools located within the city limits of Wichita.
Serving 2,066 students in grades 9-12, Southeast High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,066 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southeast High School's student population of 2,066 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,066 students
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southeast High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1245 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
32%
23%
Black
28%
7%
White
17%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golden Buffalo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast High School's ranking?
Southeast High School is ranked #1245 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Southeast High School often compared to?
Southeast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast High School?
The graduation rate of Southeast High School is 77%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Southeast High School?
2,066 students attend Southeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Southeast High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast High School?
Southeast High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southeast High School offer ?
Southeast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast High School part of?
Southeast High School is part of Wichita School District.
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