Serving 40 students in grades 9-12,
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in KS)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Point Rock Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Point Rock Alternative's student population of 40 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Point Rock Alternative is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
57%
21%
Black
n/a
6%
White
43%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 schools are Point Rock Alternative often compared to?
Point Rock Alternativeis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhart High School, Kansas Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Point Rock Alternative?
The graduation rate of Point Rock Alternative is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 85%.
How many students attend Point Rock Alternative?
40 students attend Point Rock Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Point Rock Alternative students are Hispanic, and 43% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Point Rock Alternative?
Point Rock Alternative has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Point Rock Alternative offer ?
Point Rock Alternative offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Point Rock Alternative part of?
Point Rock Alternative is part of Elkhart School District.
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