Serving 137 students in grades 9-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
137 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)2%
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)34%
19%
Black
(15-16)12%
7%
White
(15-16)44%
65%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)8%
5%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)65-69%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metro Meridian Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Metro Meridian Alternative High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 85%.
How many students attend Metro Meridian Alternative High School?
137 students attend Metro Meridian Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Metro Meridian Alternative High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metro Meridian Alternative High School?
Metro Meridian Alternative High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Metro Meridian Alternative High School offer ?
Metro Meridian Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Metro Meridian Alternative High School part of?
Metro Meridian Alternative High School is part of Wichita School District.
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