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#927 of 1,294 schools in KS

Northeast Magnet High School

High School · Wichita · Bel Aire, KS

A Wichita high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

5550 N Lycee, Bel Aire, KS 67226

  • Math 30% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.7% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.9% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-0.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation11.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$15,783
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at Northeast Magnet High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Northeast Magnet High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated791/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bel Aire), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$88,603

Median home value

$274,700

Median rent

$1,164/mo

College educated

52%

Homeownership

57.4%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sunrise Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–122.2 mi450Compare →
Sunrise Christian Academy ElementaryPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–122.2 mi455Compare →
Heights HighEnrollment path unverified3.29–123.4 mi1,454Compare →
Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–123.5 mi429Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Wichita

Schools in district
87
Rank in district
#30 of 86
District spending per student
$15,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northeast Magnet High School is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northeast Magnet High School

Northeast Magnet High School is a public high school in Bel Aire, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 681 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #927 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northeast Magnet High School

What grades does Northeast Magnet High School serve?

Northeast Magnet High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Northeast Magnet High School?

Northeast Magnet High School has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Magnet High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Magnet High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northeast Magnet High School rank in KS?

Northeast Magnet High School ranks #927 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Northeast Magnet High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northeast Magnet High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Northeast Magnet High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast Magnet High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Northeast Magnet High School a charter school?

No, Northeast Magnet High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Northeast Magnet High School a Title I school?

No, Northeast Magnet High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northeast Magnet High School?

60.6% of students at Northeast Magnet High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
681
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sedgwick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 67226)
21,441
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
36.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67226; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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