Enrollment
2,435
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201299000344
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
145.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at East High
East High is a higher-need, large high school in Wichita, Kansas, enrolling 2,435 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Kansas schools and 22% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 70.0% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,435 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 623 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,435 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wichita's high schools, it stands alongside Southeast High (2,066 students): East High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 16.9:1).
Wichita also operates Southeast High (2,066 students) and North High (2,041 students) alongside East High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East High compares
East High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wichita, which includes East High.
$15,361
Per student
-1%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 70.9%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East High a good school?
East High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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