- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bel Aire, KS
Northeast Magnet High School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Magnet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201299001694
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Magnet High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 686
- students enrolled
Northeast Magnet High School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Northeast Magnet High School grew from 630 students in 2022-23 to 681 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 201299001694 · Bel Aire, KS High · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 14.3:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Northeast Magnet High School grew from 630 students in 2022-23 to 681 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Northeast Magnet High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
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
- This school 686
Northeast Magnet High School
686 students
What this shows Northeast Magnet High School reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Magnet High School compares
Northeast Magnet High School 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▲ 16% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Kansas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 37.3%
African American 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Northeast Magnet High School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Northeast Magnet High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Magnet High School'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
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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Magnet High School
How many students attend Northeast Magnet High School?
Northeast Magnet High School has 686 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bel Aire, KS. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Magnet High School is 14.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northeast Magnet High School?
49.7% of students at Northeast Magnet High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Magnet High School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Magnet High School is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in Bel Aire, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Magnet High School?
Northeast Magnet High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Northeast Magnet High School, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.