Is Maize South High School a good school?

Maize South High School ranks 40 th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Maize South High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,121 students attended Maize South High School.

What is the racial makeup of Maize South High School?

Students at Maize South High School are 71% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

What schools feed into Maize South High School?

Maize South High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Maize Central Elementary Elementary : Maize Elementary Elementary : Maize South Elementary Elementary : Pray-Woodman Elementary Elementary : Vermillion Elementary School Middle : Maize Middle School Middle : Maize South Middle School

Maize South High School

Summary:

Maize South High School is a public high school in Wichita, Kansas, serving 1,095 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Maize School District, which is ranked 36 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Maize South High School consistently ranks among the top 50 high schools in Kansas, with a current ranking of 40 out of 318 schools and a 4-star rating.

Maize South High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 36.53% of Maize South High School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39.1% for the Maize district and 33.55% for the state of Kansas. In mathematics, 40.22% of Maize South High School students were proficient or better, compared to 40.01% for the Maize district and 31.6% for the state. The school also excels in serving certain student subgroups, ranking 4th out of 105 Kansas high schools for Hispanic students and 35th out of 295 for White students.

When compared to nearby schools, Maize South High School stands out as a high-performing institution. For instance, Maize Senior High, also in the Maize district, has lower academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to Maize South High School. Additionally, the Wichita-area high schools, such as East High, West High, North High, and Northwest High, have significantly lower proficiency rates across the board, highlighting the exceptional performance of Maize South High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3701 N. Tyler Road
Wichita, KS 67205

(316) 462-8000

District: Maize

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,815

Feeder schools for Maize South High School:

Elementary:	Maize Central Elementary
	Maize Elementary
	Maize South Elementary
	Pray-Woodman Elementary
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	Vermillion Elementary School
Middle:	Maize Middle School
	Maize South Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 1,121

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.8%

Hispanic:

15.3%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maize South High School ranks better than 87.4% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.58. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Maize South High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), Hispanic (15.3%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maize South High School is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare Maize South High School employs 66.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maize South High School is $8,815.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maize South High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maize South High School 40^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Maize South High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Maize:

SchoolDigger ranks Maize 36^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Maize South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2010	61.47	125^th	302	58.6%
2011	74.11	62^nd	298	79.2%
2012	73.34	51^st	317	83.9%
2013	80.75	26^th	323	92.0%
2015	87.46	19^th	326	94.2%
2016	88.73	27^th	313	91.4%
2017	79.48	59^th	316	81.3%
2018	93.71	15^th	314	95.2%
2019	86.80	22^nd	325	93.2%
2021	89.48	17^th	320	94.7%
2022	81.50	41^st	324	87.3%
2023	77.17	50^th	327	84.7%
2024	80.58	40^th	318	87.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Maize South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2021	33.02	37^th	55	32.7%
2022	86.39	6^th	57	89.5%
2024	50.78	27^th	67	59.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Maize South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	66.55	26^th	110	76.4%
2019	78.14	7^th	111	93.7%
2021	48.15	44^th	115	61.7%
2022	84.20	8^th	117	93.2%
2023	37.24	73^rd	122	40.2%
2024	59.81	33^rd	124	73.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maize South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	67.34	59^th	228	74.1%
2019	55.39	85^th	229	62.9%
2021	81.57	19^th	213	91.1%
2022	76.28	31^st	223	86.1%
2023	62.51	69^th	250	72.4%
2024	72.00	38^th	249	84.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Maize South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	93.87	11^th	248	95.6%
2019	88.35	12^th	249	95.2%
2021	85.97	20^th	250	92.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Maize South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	66.55	26^th	110	76.4%
2019	78.14	7^th	111	93.7%
2021	48.15	44^th	115	61.7%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Maize South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	63.42	3^rd	9	66.7%
2022	13.35	10^th	10	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Maize South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	91.82	19^th	248	92.3%
2019	82.67	27^th	252	89.3%
2021	83.90	29^th	258	88.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Maize South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	69.88	10^th	29	65.5%
2019	57.08	16^th	32	50.0%
2024	54.61	14^th	32	56.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maize South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	65.13	25^th	89	71.9%
2019	72.73	22^nd	92	76.1%
2021	90.24	6^th	99	93.9%
2022	76.03	15^th	102	85.3%
2023	91.00	6^th	110	94.5%
2024	93.91	4^th	105	96.2%

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Rank History for White students at Maize South High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	91.70	18^th	296	93.9%
2019	87.73	15^th	306	95.1%
2021	87.91	16^th	302	94.7%
2022	79.41	38^th	307	87.6%
2023	73.45	57^th	309	81.6%
2024	80.09	35^th	295	88.1%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	351	15	14	39	13	1	1	434
2011	520	20	20	51	13	1	9	634
2012	566	19	25	56	13	2	17	698
2013	627	13	30	61	14	1	20	766
2014	627	14	25	60	11	1	24	762
2015	628	13	24	59	10	2	23	759
2016	657	17	28	56	8	2	24	792
2017	634	17	33	57	5	2	24	772
2018	702	20	46	86	7	2	24	887
2019	794	32	52	111	9	0	32	1030
2020	797	33	51	127	9	0	37	1054
2021	854	28	48	147	9	0	40	1126
2022	835	28	40	157	8	0	42	1110
2023	803	34	32	159	8	1	58	1095
2024	794	33	36	172	6	3	77	1121

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maize South High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	434	35.5	12.2	14.5
2011	634	39.6	16.0	13.6
2012	698	49.3	14.1	11.6
2013	766	54.4	14.0	11
2014	762	53.3	14.2	10.9
2015	759	47.0	16.1	11.2
2016	792	49.0	16.1	10.6
2017	772	34.4	22.4	9.6
2018	887	41.8	21.1	11.5
2019	1030	45.9	22.4	13.4
2020	1054	48.8	21.5	14.5
2021	1126	55.2	20.3	15.6
2022	1110	63.8	17.3	15.3
2023	1095	66.9	16.3	20.9
2024	1121	66.9	16.7	25.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maize South High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	434	35.5	12.2	14.5
2011	634	39.6	16.0	13.6
2012	698	49.3	14.1	11.6
2013	766	54.4	14.0	11
2014	762	53.3	14.2	10.9
2015	759	47.0	16.1	11.2
2016	792	49.0	16.1	10.6
2017	772	34.4	22.4	9.6
2018	887	41.8	21.1	11.5
2019	1030	45.9	22.4	13.4
2020	1054	48.8	21.5	14.5
2021	1126	55.2	20.3	15.6
2022	1110	63.8	17.3	15.3
2023	1095	66.9	16.3	20.9
2024	1121	66.9	16.7	25.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Maize South High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$273 (3.1%)	$8,542 (96.9%)	$8,815

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maize South High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 22^nd of 325 High schools	Ranks 50^th of 327 High schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Maize South High School)	39.5	36.1	3.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Maize)	36.9	32.5	4.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Maize South High School)	45	36	9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Maize)	39.4	32.3	7.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Maize South High School)	42.9	32.9	9.9%
11th Grade Science (Maize)	43.4	35	8.5%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1030	1095	6.3%
African American	32	34	6.3%
American Indian	9	8	11.1%
Asian	52	32	38.5%
Hispanic	111	159	43.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	794	803	1.1%
Two or More Races	32	58	81.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.4%	20.9%	7.5%

Schools Near Maize South High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)		KAP Mathematics (2024)		KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maize South High School	Public	9-12	3701 N. Tyler Road	Wichita	67205	Sedgwick County	Maize	No	No	No	No	(316) 462-8000	1,121	67	16.7	25.4%	794 (70.8%)	33 (2.9%)	172 (15.3%)	36 (3.2%)	6 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	77 (6.9%)	80.6	40^th of 318 public high schools	87.4%		77.2	50^th of 327 public high schools	84.7%	10	36.5	36.5	40.2	40.2	35.2	35.2	$8,815	$273	$8,542
Maize Senior High	Public	9-12	11600 W 45th St N	Maize	67101	Sedgwick County	Maize	No	No	No	No	(316) 722-0441	1,388	87	16.0	28.0%	988 (71.2%)	41 (3.0%)	220 (15.9%)	35 (2.5%)	14 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	87 (6.3%)	49.8	160^th of 318 public high schools	49.7%		67.2	80^th of 327 public high schools	75.5%	80	20.4	20.4	21.1	21.1	36.1	36.1	$8,768	$310	$8,458
Northwest High	Public	9-12	1220 N Tyler Rd	Wichita	67212	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-6000	1,435	87	16.4	62.3%	680 (47.4%)	229 (16.0%)	359 (25.0%)	25 (1.7%)	10 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	130 (9.1%)	33.1	232^nd of 318 public high schools	27.0%		40.3	205^th of 327 public high schools	37.3%	27	21.2	21.2	20.4	20.4	19.3	19.3	$12,198	$2,658	$9,539
North High	Public	9-12	1437 Rochester	Wichita	67203	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-6300	2,078	124	16.8	86.7%	307 (14.8%)	160 (7.7%)	1,477 (71.1%)	33 (1.6%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	94 (4.5%)	10.1	300^th of 318 public high schools	5.7%		9.1	307^th of 327 public high schools	6.1%	7	13.9	13.9	6.8	6.8	9.2	9.2	$9,100	$2,067	$7,033
The Learning Center	Public, Virtual	6-12	426 S. Meridian	Valley Center	67147	Sedgwick County	Valley Center Pub School	No	No	Yes	No	(316) 755-7080	67			4.5%	49 (73.1%)	1 (1.5%)	10 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.0%)	15.9	289^th of 318 public high schools	9.1%					(n/a)	0.0	10.0	0.0	5.0	26.3	21.7	$3,105	$41	$3,065
Eisenhower High School	Public	9-12	1230 S 167th St. W.	Goddard	67052	Sedgwick County	Goddard	No	No	No	No	(316) 794-4190	988	58	16.9	23.9%	800 (81.0%)	16 (1.6%)	94 (9.5%)	21 (2.1%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.8%)	71.9	63^rd of 318 public high schools	80.2%		71.7	65^th of 327 public high schools	80.1%	2	34.3	34.3	28.3	28.3	36.1	36.1	$8,738	$335	$8,403
West High	Public	9-12	820 S Osage	Wichita	67213	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-3600	1,390	90	15.4	90.2%	422 (30.4%)	236 (17.0%)	586 (42.2%)	10 (0.7%)	17 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	118 (8.5%)	7.1	307^th of 318 public high schools	3.5%		6.3	317^th of 327 public high schools	3.1%	10	12.7	12.7	2.6	2.6	7.6	7.6	$11,479	$2,919	$8,561
Heights High	Public	9-12	5301 N Hillside	Wichita	67219	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-1400	1,454	88	16.5	73.9%	480 (33.0%)	519 (35.7%)	289 (19.9%)	32 (2.2%)	10 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	121 (8.3%)	8.7	304^th of 318 public high schools	4.4%		11.5	302^nd of 327 public high schools	7.6%	2	10.6	10.6	8.1	8.1	7.4	7.4	$12,081	$2,559	$9,521
Wichita Alternative High	Public	9-12	1847 N Chautauqua	Wichita	67214	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-0500	266	16	16.1	84.2%	87 (32.7%)	51 (19.2%)	94 (35.3%)	6 (2.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.8%)	2.6	317^th of 318 public high schools	0.3%		10.8	304^th of 327 public high schools	7.0%	13	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	4.5	4.5	$22,069	$7,205	$14,864
Valley Center High	Public	9-12	9600 N. Meridian	Valley Center	67147	Sedgwick County	Valley Center Pub School	No	No	No	No	(316) 755-7070	1,028	63	16.3	37.1%	767 (74.6%)	22 (2.1%)	153 (14.9%)	12 (1.2%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	65 (6.3%)	55.3	127^th of 318 public high schools	60.1%		58.5	123^rd of 327 public high schools	62.4%	4	28.1	28.1	24.1	24.1	30.2	30.2	$8,953	$210	$8,743

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