Southeast High

www.usd259.org

2,189 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southeast High School, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities, such as sports, arts, and student organizations, designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

As part of the state’s largest school district, Southeast High benefits from a robust array of resources and community partnerships. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often focusing on community engagement and the holistic growth of its students. By providing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern opportunities for personal development, the school plays a vital role in the Southeast Wichita community, acting as a hub for both educational attainment and extracurricular engagement.

2,189

Total Students

122.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southeast High
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	631
Black	640
Asian	292
Two or More	178
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	10

Black
640 (29.2 %)
Hispanic
631 (28.8 %)
White
421 (19.2 %)
Asian
292 (13.3 %)
Two or More
178 (8.1 %)
American Indian
17 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.5 %)

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)973-2700
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	122.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,437
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	201

* 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 9 642

Grade 10 594

Grade 11 477

Grade 12 476

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southeast High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	642
Grade 10	594
Grade 11	477
Grade 12	476

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southeast High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,107	50.6%
Male	1,082	49.4%

High School 9th - 12th