Sowers Alternative High School

2400 Wassall St
Wichita, KS 67216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, Sowers Alternative High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in KS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sowers Alternative High School's student population of 75 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Sowers Alternative High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sowers Alternative High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#160 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sowers Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sowers Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sowers Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
21%
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Black
20%
7%
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White
48%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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80-89%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sowers Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #160 out of 1,280 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 29% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sowers Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Sowers Alternative High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sowers Alternative High School?
75 students attend Sowers Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sowers Alternative High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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.
In what neighborhood is Sowers Alternative High School located?
Sowers Alternative High School is located in the K 15 neighborhood of Wichita, KS.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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