Learning By Design - Charter School (Closed 2012)

Learning By Design - Charter School serves 32 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(10-11)
<50%
84%
(10-11)
≥50%
87%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
69%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
(10-11)
40-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Learning By Design - Charter School?
The graduation rate of Learning By Design - Charter School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 82%.
How many students attend Learning By Design - Charter School?
32 students attend Learning By Design - Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Learning By Design - Charter School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Learning By Design - Charter School?
Learning By Design - Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Learning By Design - Charter School offer ?
Learning By Design - Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Learning By Design - Charter School part of?
Learning By Design - Charter School is part of Haysville School District.

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