Southeast High

www.usd259.org

2,066 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.

2,066

Total Students

122.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southeast High
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	668
Black	574
Asian	310
Two or More	134
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
668 (32.3%)
Black
574 (27.8%)
White
353 (17.1%)
Asian
310 (15.0%)
Two or More
134 (6.5%)
Pacific Islander
14 (0.7%)
American Indian
13 (0.6%)

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:	2,066
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	122.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
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 9 506

Grade 10 551

Grade 11 537

Grade 12 472

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southeast High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	506
Grade 10	551
Grade 11	537
Grade 12	472

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southeast High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,021	49.4%
Male	1,045	50.6%

High School 9th - 12th