- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wichita, KS
East High
Federal NCES profile for East High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201299000344
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #12 of 13
- high schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East High has class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East High ranks #12 of 13 high schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
East High held near 2,338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 145.3 → 145.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 201299000344 · Wichita, KS High · LARGE · TRAD
2,435 enr · 16.8:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast High (2,066 students)
East High held near 2,338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 145.3 → 145.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
East High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,424 students
What this shows East High reports 2,435 students on the CCD universe file.
How East High compares
East High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 64% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,435 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,435
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Kansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
299
in-school suspensions + 324 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
White 22.5%
African American 20.7%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, East High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,424
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Wichita
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Southeast High
Standard public school
2,066 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
North High
Standard public school
2,041 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Campus High Haysville
Standard public school
1,803 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
South High
Standard public school
1,662 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Heights High
Standard public school
1,505 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Northwest High
Standard public school
1,424 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,435 students)
Frequently asked questions about East High
How many students attend East High?
East High has 2,435 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 2,295 (2022-23) → 2,338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High?
The student-teacher ratio at East High is 16.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East High?
70.0% of students at East High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East High?
The largest demographic group at East High is Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High?
East High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East High rank among high schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, East High ranks #12 of 13 high schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides East High, Wichita also operates Southeast High (2,066 students), North High (2,041 students), and South High (1,662 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.