Maize South High School is a fully accredited public high school in Wichita, Kansas, operated by Maize USD 266 school district, and serves students in grades 9–12. Maize South High School is one of two high schools in the Maize School District. The official school colors are vegas gold, black, and white.
Serving 1,107 students in grades 9-12, Maize South High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maize South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Maize South High School's student population of 1,107 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,107 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Average Class Size
22 students
School Rankings
Maize South High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maize South High School is 0.49, which is less 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
#610 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Black
3%
7%
White
69%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maize South High School's ranking?
Maize South High School is ranked #610 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Maize South High School often compared to?
Maize South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maize Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maize South High School?
The graduation rate of Maize South High School is 93%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Maize South High School?
1,107 students attend Maize South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Maize South High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maize South High School?
Maize South High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maize South High School offer ?
Maize South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maize South High School part of?
Maize South High School is part of Maize School District.
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