Serving 137 students in grades 9-12, Metro Meridian Alternative 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 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
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%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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?
≤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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