Northeast Magnet High School

www.usd259.org

630 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northeast Magnet High School, located in Bel Aire, Kansas, is a specialized public magnet school operating under the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Unlike traditional neighborhood high schools, Northeast Magnet draws students from across the district who are selected through an application process. The school is nationally recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on specialized "pathways," which allow students to concentrate their studies in areas such as science, technology, engineering, the arts, and humanities.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to college readiness and its high academic standards, often ranking among the top schools in the state. By integrating specialized curriculum with a diverse student body, Northeast Magnet provides a unique educational experience designed to prepare students for competitive post-secondary opportunities. The campus serves as a hub for students who are highly motivated and interested in immersive, career-focused learning experiences beyond the scope of a standard high school curriculum.

630

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northeast Magnet High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	138
Black	152
Asian	41
Two or More	60
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
230 (36.5 %)
Black
152 (24.1 %)
Hispanic
138 (21.9 %)
Two or More
60 (9.5 %)
Asian
41 (6.5 %)
American Indian
8 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-2300
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 187

Grade 10 139

Grade 11 175

Grade 12 129

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northeast Magnet High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	187
Grade 10	139
Grade 11	175
Grade 12	129

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northeast Magnet High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	361	57.3%
Male	269	42.7%

High School 9th - 12th