Northeast Magnet High School, known locally as Northeast, is a public magnet high school in Bel Aire, Kansas, United States. It is operated by Wichita USD 259 school district. Northeast Magnet High School was the first magnet high school in Kansas. The magnet areas at Northeast include visual arts, science, and law.
Serving 686 students in grades 9-12, Northeast Magnet High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northeast Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Northeast Magnet High School's student population of 686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
686 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1990
Colors
Purple, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northeast Magnet High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeast Magnet High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
20%
23%
Black
28%
7%
White
37%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wichita School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Griffin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast Magnet High School's ranking?
Northeast Magnet High School is ranked #801 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Northeast Magnet High School often compared to?
Northeast Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School, Heights High School, Northwest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northeast Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Northeast Magnet High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Northeast Magnet High School?
686 students attend Northeast Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Northeast Magnet High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northeast Magnet High School?
Northeast Magnet High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northeast Magnet High School offer ?
Northeast Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeast Magnet High School part of?
Northeast Magnet High School is part of Wichita School District.
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