Sowers Alternative High School serves 65 students in grades 9-12.
Sowers Alternative High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sowers Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sowers Alternative High School's student population of 65 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sowers Alternative High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sowers Alternative High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 1264 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
20%
6%
White
46%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
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 is Sowers Alternative High School's ranking?
Sowers Alternative High School is ranked #180 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sowers Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Sowers Alternative High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sowers Alternative High School?
65 students attend Sowers Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sowers Alternative High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sowers Alternative High School?
Sowers Alternative High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sowers Alternative High School offer ?
Sowers Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sowers Alternative High School part of?
Sowers Alternative High School is part of Wichita School District.
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