- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wichita, KS
Maize South High School
Federal NCES profile for Maize South High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200914001956
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maize South High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #6 of 13
- high schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Maize South High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maize South High School ranks #6 of 13 high schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Maize South High School held near 1,121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 66.9 → 66.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 200914001956 · Wichita, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,107 enr · 16.8:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Maize Sr High (1,444 students)
Maize South High School held near 1,121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 66.9 → 66.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Maize South High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maize Sr High
Maize Sr High
1,444 students
- This school
Maize South High School
1,107 students
- Vermillion Ele
Vermillion Elementary School
874 students
- Maize Intermed
Maize Intermediate School
651 students
- Maize Middle S
Maize Middle School
635 students
- Maize Central 542
Maize Central Elementary
542 students
What this shows Maize South High School reports 1,107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maize South High School compares
Maize South High School 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 | 17.3% | ▼ 59% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,107 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
1,107
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
44.7%
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
$14,445
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Maize South High School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maize reports $14,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maize South High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maize Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vermillion Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maize Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maize Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maize Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maize South High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Wichita
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
East High
Standard public school
2,435 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~1,107 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maize South High School
How many students attend Maize South High School?
Maize South High School has 1,107 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,095 (2022-23) → 1,121 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maize South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maize South High School 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 Maize South High School?
17.3% of students at Maize South High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maize South High School?
The largest demographic group at Maize South High School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maize South High School?
Maize South High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Maize South High School rank among high schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Maize South High School ranks #6 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 Maize?
Besides Maize South High School, Maize also operates Maize Sr High (1,444 students), Vermillion Elementary School (874 students), and Maize Intermediate School (651 students). See the Maize district page for the complete list.