Kansas Connections Academy vs. Point Rock Alternative
Should I attend Kansas Connections Academy or Point Rock Alternative? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Kansas Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Point Rock Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 1,421 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kansas Connections Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 32% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Point Rock Alternative serves 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).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
1,421 students
40 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
38% | 62%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
40:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 1264 schools in KS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
n/a
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
n/a
n/a
Graduation Rate
80-84%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
79
-
Grade 1 Students
72
-
Grade 2 Students
74
-
Grade 3 Students
97
-
Grade 4 Students
91
-
Grade 5 Students
102
-
Grade 6 Students
111
-
Grade 7 Students
117
-
Grade 8 Students
140
-
Grade 9 Students
143
-
Grade 10 Students
126
1
Grade 11 Students
147
1
Grade 12 Students
122
7
Ungraded Students
-
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
57%
% Black
5%
n/a
n/a
% White
66%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.53
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%