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#1253 of 1,294 schools in KS

Southeast High

High School · Wichita · Wichita, KS

A Wichita high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2641 S. 127th St E, Wichita, KS 67207

  • Math 13% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2025)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.4% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.9% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness3.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation10.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$15,783
Chronic Absenteeism64.7%

Students at Southeast High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency13%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency20%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
10%
2025
Math
13%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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

78.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Southeast High 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,861/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita), 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

$66,400

Median home value

$204,600

Median rent

$961/mo

College educated

29%

Homeownership

44%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
10.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·45 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Independent ElementaryPrivate · tuition8.3PK–123.7 mi407Compare →
The Independent School, HighPrivate · tuition5.4PK–123.7 mi393Compare →
Kapaun Mt Carmel Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.09–124.2 mi906Compare →
Classical School of WichitaPrivate · tuition8.6K–124.5 mi387Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Wichita

Schools in district
87
Rank in district
#75 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

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

About Southeast High

Southeast High is a public high school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 1,973 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,253 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Southeast High

What grades does Southeast High serve?

Southeast High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Southeast High?

Southeast High has an enrollment of approximately 1,973 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast High?

The student-teacher ratio at Southeast High is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Southeast High rank in KS?

Southeast High ranks #1,253 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Southeast High's MySchoolScout rating?

Southeast High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Southeast High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeast High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Southeast High a charter school?

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

Is Southeast High a Title I school?

No, Southeast High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeast High?

78.4% of students at Southeast High 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
1,973
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
112
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Sedgwick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.7%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 67207)
27,721
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
32.4
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 67207; 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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