- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Maize, KS
Maize Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Maize Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200914000385
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maize Sr High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Maize · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Maize Sr High has class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maize Sr High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Maize, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+99 students YoY
Maize Sr High grew from 1,289 students in 2022-23 to 1,388 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 86.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+99 students YoY 200914000385 · Maize, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,444 enr · 16.2:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Maize South High School (1,107 students)
Maize Sr High grew from 1,289 students in 2022-23 to 1,388 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 86.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Maize Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Maize Sr High
1,444 students
- Maize South Hi
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 Sr High reports 1,444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maize Sr High compares
Maize Sr High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 50% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,444 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,444
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Kansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 3.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Maize Sr High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maize South High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vermillion Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maize Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Sr High'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
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 (~1,444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maize Sr High
How many students attend Maize Sr High?
Maize Sr High has 1,444 students enrolled. It is a high school in Maize, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,289 (2022-23) → 1,388 (2023-24), up 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maize Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Maize Sr High is 16.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maize Sr High?
21.3% of students at Maize Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maize Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Maize Sr High is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Maize, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maize Sr High?
Maize Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Sr High rank among public schools in Maize?
By Resource Investment Index, Maize Sr High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Maize, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Maize on the city page.
What other schools are in Maize?
Besides Maize Sr High, Maize also operates Maize South High School (1,107 students), Vermillion Elementary School (874 students), and Maize Intermediate School (651 students). See the Maize district page for the complete list.