Maize South High School

www.usd266.com

1,095 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Maize South High School, located in Wichita, Kansas, serves as a prominent secondary institution within the Maize Unified School District 266. Known for its modern facilities and strong academic reputation, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes college and career readiness. It maintains a robust environment where students are encouraged to engage in a wide array of rigorous coursework, including advanced placement options, designed to prepare them for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Maize South is widely recognized for its high-achieving extracurricular programs, particularly in athletics and the fine arts. The school fosters a strong sense of community and school spirit, supported by a variety of clubs, organizations, and competitive sports teams that consistently perform at a high level within the state. By balancing academic excellence with diverse developmental opportunities, Maize South High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are equipped to contribute positively to their community.

1,095

Total Students

66.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maize South High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	803
Hispanic	159
Black	34
Asian	32
Two or More	58
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
803 (73.3 %)
Hispanic
159 (14.5 %)
Two or More
58 (5.3 %)
Black
34 (3.1 %)
Asian
32 (2.9 %)
American Indian
8 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Maize
Phone:	(316)462-8000
Website:	http://www.usd266.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,095
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 9 289

Grade 10 282

Grade 11 280

Grade 12 244

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Maize South High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	289
Grade 10	282
Grade 11	280
Grade 12	244

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Maize South High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	545	49.8%
Male	550	50.2%

High School 10th - 12th

South High

Wichita

1,632 Students

701 W 33rd S
Wichita, KS 67217 (9.8 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th