Southeast High

Southeast High serves 1,973 students in grades 9-12 in Wichita, Kansas, operating as a large comprehensive public high school with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1 and 112 full-time equivalent teachers. The school currently faces significant academic challenges, with room for substantial growth in both English Language Arts, where 10% of students perform at proficient levels, and mathematics, where 6% achieve proficiency. These outcomes place Southeast High among schools in Kansas with the greatest opportunity for academic improvement.

Despite the academic hurdles, the school serves a community with notable economic stability, where families in the surrounding area have a median household income of $67,348 and median home values of $191,100. The neighborhood maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 8.7%, and nearly one-third of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, suggesting a community with educational aspirations for their students. Located on South 127th Street East, Southeast High sits in a rural setting near town, providing students with a blend of open space and proximity to urban amenities in the greater Wichita area.

While current test scores at Southeast High are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Southeast High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.